The advocate general for Punjab informed the Lahore High Court on Wednesday that extraordinary measures have been taken at Adiala jail to ensure incarcerated former premier Imran Khan’s security.
LHC Chief Justice Malik Shahzad Ahmad Khan heard a plea seeking security protocols for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder.
In compliance with the court’s previous order regarding informing it of the measures taken for Imran’s security, AGP Khalid Ishaq shared that the ex-premier has been allocated seven cells, and 14 security personnel, as opposed to one security official per 10 prisoners. Two officers are deployed around the clock.
The Advocate General of Punjab revealed before the Lahore High Court that the monthly cost on the security of PTI founder is Rs1.2 million.
The petitioner demanded foolproof security arrangements for PTI founder in Adiala jail.
The petitioner maintained that the jail authorities have imposed ban on meetings with PTI founder and his life is in danger.
The Advocate General informed the court that seven jail cells have been allocated for PTI founder. “He is detained in one cell while six other cells are also on his disposal,” Advocate General said.
“The meal is served to PTI founder from a separate kitchen,” said the Advocate General.
The Advocate General was of the view that CCTV cameras have been installed for the security of PTI founder with the cost of 0.5 million.
The judge inquired if Imran’s meals were examined by doctors, to which the AGP replied in the affirmative. “Jail superintendent and doctors examine the meal before it is served,” he said.
He added that the PTI founder has also been provided with an exercise machine. The AGP however expressed bewilderment at the impression that the former premier was not being provided adequate security.
