Imran Khan Death Hoax: Is Former Pakistan PM Killed In Jail? Here Is The Truth

Is former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan dead? This is a rumour that has been doing rounds for over 30 hours now on the internet.

Well, Khan is "fine and fit", according to a report in News18. The World Cup-winning captain is in Adiala Jail.

Authorities at Adiala Jail have quelled a storm of speculation over the fate of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, stating that he is fine even as a flood of rumours on social media allege that he had been killed in custody, blaming Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir.

Officials at the prison stressed that Khan is under proper care and that no incident has occurred to compromise his safety, as per a letter accessed by CNN-News18 from the jail and dismisses the unverified reports that had spread rapidly online.

Responding to the development, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said, "A transparent and official statement should be issued at the official level regarding the health, safety, and current status of Chairman Imran Khan. Those responsible for spreading these dangerous and sensitive rumours must be investigated, and the facts presented to the nation,"

The party further warned that the Pakistan government bears responsibility for Khan's security, constitutional rights, and basic human rights. The PTI has declared that it will fight legal war and explore political avenues to counter misinformation and establish the truth.

Speaking to CNN-News18, Dr Salman Ahmed, a close aide of Khan, pointed the finger at Pakistan's army chief. "Asim Munir is doing everything. Khan's sisters and family are not allowed to meet him. Best is to allow the family to meet Khan if they think PTI is doing propaganda," he said.

The timing of the current rumours coincides with reports that Khan has been held in solitary confinement and that his sisters, staging a protest outside Adiala Jail, were manhandled while demanding to see him. Noreen, Aleema, and Uzma Khan alleged that their brother had been "brutally assaulted" inside the prison, where he has repeatedly complained of mistreatment and harassment.

Khan has been incarcerated since 2023 following convictions in multiple corruption cases.

Following Wednesday's unverified reports of his death, thousands of supporters reportedly stormed Rawalpindi jail. The frenzy began with the "breaking news" post by Afghanistan Times, which claimed: "A credible source from Pakistan has confirmed to Afghanistan Times that PTI Chairman Imran Khan has allegedly been mysteriously killed, and his body has been moved out of the prison."

Several local X accounts later shared images purportedly showing large crowds of Khan's supporters gathered outside Adiala Jail, protesting against the rumours and demanding clarity on his condition.