RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government, citing security concerns, has once again put an indefinite ban on meeting with inmates in Adiala jail.

Sources said the ban would apply on all prisoners, including political prisoners, and would remain intact till further orders.

Earlier, the Punjab government had restricted Adiala jail prisoners from meeting visitors from October 4 to 18. The restriction was extended for another two days and now it has been imposed for an indefinite period.

According to officials, the ban on meetings is applicable on all high-profile political prisoners including Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his spouse Bushra Bibi, but, it equally applies on other prisoners as well.

Last week, the Adiala jail administrators had denied PTI’s allegations that Imran Khan had been mistreated. They had also disclosed the menu of meals provided to the former prime minister in jail in their defence.

Published in Dawn, October 22nd, 2024