Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan Voices Distress in Jail: 'Take Me Out of Here!'
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan expresses sadness and distress about staying in jail, citing distressing conditions and insect infestation, but remains determined to fight corruption and not bow down to slavery.
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was arrested last week in the Toshakhana case, has expressed his sadness and distress about staying in jail. According to sources, Khan said, "Take me out of here; I don't want to remain in jail." He also stated that he is being kept in distressing conditions, with flies infesting his cell during the day and insects at night. Despite these difficulties, Khan remains in high morale and has vowed to spend his lifetime in jail rather than bowing to slavery.
Khan's counsel, Naeem Haider Panjotha, who was granted access to meet him, stated that the former prime minister is being provided "C-Class jail facilities," but the environment at the prison is a cause for concern. Khan's concerns regarding the fly and insect infestation were conveyed during the meeting with his lawyer. On Saturday, a district and sessions court in Pakistan sentenced Imran Khan to three years in prison and imposed a fine of ₹100,000 in the Toshakhana case. He has also been disqualified from politics for a period of five years. Khan was arrested soon after being convicted in the case.
The court ruled that charges against Khan were proven and that he deliberately submitted fake details of Toshakhana gifts to the Election Commission of Pakistan. This led to his conviction under Section 174 of the Election Act. However, the Islamabad High Court set aside the session court's verdict on the Toshakhana reference against Khan as maintainable and ordered the lower court to rehear the case. Imran Khan has filed an appeal against his conviction at the Islamabad High Court.
Khan's plea to be taken out of Attock jail, citing the distressing conditions and infestation, adds to the ongoing controversy surrounding his arrest in the Toshakhana case. The former prime minister's determination to fight against corruption and the charges leveled against him remain steadfast, as he vows to stay strong in jail and not bow down to slavery.