RAWALPINDI – Social media platforms across Pakistan and the globe have been flooded with alarming claims that former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been killed in Adiala Jail.
As anxiety reaches a fever pitch among PTI supporters, here is the verified truth behind the viral speculation.
The Short Answer: Is It True?
As of Wednesday evening, there is no official confirmation of Imran Khan’s death.
Credible independent sources, party leadership, and fact-checkers currently categorize these reports as unverified rumors.
However, the situation remains volatile due to a complete government blackout on information regarding the former premier’s health.
How the Rumors Started
The panic appears to have originated from unverified social media handles, specifically a widely circulated post by an account labeled “Afghanistan Times.”
The post claimed, without citing verifiable evidence, that Khan had been “mysteriously killed” in his cell.
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This claim spread like wildfire because it tapped into existing fears: Imran Khan has reportedly been held in solitary confinement, and his family has been denied access to him for over a month.
The “Proof of Life” Crisis
While the death rumors are likely false, the crisis driving them is real.
The speculation intensified significantly after events on Tuesday night (November 25), when Imran Khan’s sisters—Aleema, Uzma, and Noreen—attempted to visit Adiala Jail to check on his well-being.
The Incident:
According to PTI statements, the sisters were denied entry and subsequently “manhandled” and dragged by Punjab police during a peaceful protest outside the jail gates.
The Fallout:
The violent dispersal of his family, combined with the weeks-long ban on visits from his lawyers and doctors, has created an information vacuum.
In this silence, conspiracy theories have thrived.
PTI’s Official Stance
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leadership has not confirmed the fatal rumors but is using them to highlight the gravity of the situation.
The party has issued an urgent demand for “proof of life” from the authorities, stating that the government’s refusal to allow a simple family visit is solely responsible for the public panic.
What Happens Next?
Currently, thousands of supporters are monitoring the situation.
Unless the Pakistani government or jail authorities release a current photo or allow a family visit immediately, unrest is expected to grow.
Verdict
For now, treat the “death” reports as misinformation.
However, the concern for his safety in solitary confinement is valid and ongoing.
