incarcerated former prime minister Imran Khan disclosed to the court that his wife, Bushra Bibi, the ex-first lady, was allegedly poisoned during her detention at the Bani Gala sub-jail.
During a hearing of the £190 million settlement case at Rawalpindi’s Adiala Jail, Imran Khan informed the accountability court judge about the distressing incident. He described how Bushra Bibi exhibited visible marks on her skin and tongue, indicative of poisoning.
Seeking immediate action, Khan urged the court to order an inquiry into the incident and requested a comprehensive medical examination for Bushra Bibi. “I know who is behind it,” he asserted, hinting at foul play orchestrated by unidentified perpetrators.
Imran Khan insisted that the medical assessment of his wife should be conducted by Dr. Asim Yunus, a reputable physician associated with the Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centre.
Responding to Khan’s plea, the court directed him to submit a formal written application seeking Bushra Bibi’s medical examination.
The alarming disclosure comes months after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) expressed grave concerns over threats to Bushra Bibi’s life and health during her house arrest at Bani Gala. PTI Women Wing President Kanwal Shauzab had raised issues regarding Bushra’s deteriorating health due to the substandard food provided to her.
Moreover, PTI lawyer Naeem Haider Panjutha had alleged that Bushra experienced health complications, including mouth ulcers, after consuming a spicy meal during her house arrest.
In a harrowing account shared with journalists, Bushra Bibi disclosed that her food had allegedly been contaminated with “three drops of toilet cleaner” on the eve of Shab-e-Meraj. She expressed her anguish over the bitter taste of food and water provided by the jail authorities, hinting at deliberate sabotage.
Despite these distressing revelations, Bushra Bibi remained steadfast in her resolve, refusing to disclose the identity of the individual who purportedly informed her about the toxic contamination.
