Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has revealed that his wife, Bushra Bibi, was served food laced with “toilet cleaner,” as reported by Pakistan-based The Express Tribune. During the hearing of the £190 million corruption case at Rawalpindi’s Adiala jail, Imran Khan informed Judge Nasir Javed Rana about the additional walls erected in the courtroom, creating a closed court atmosphere.
Imran Khan mentioned that Shaukat Khanum Hospital Chief Medical Officer Dr Asim Yousaf recommended conducting Bushra Bibi’s tests at Shifa International Hospital. However, the jail administration insisted on performing the tests at Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital.
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan alleged that Bushra Bibi’s food had been contaminated with toilet cleaner, leading to daily stomach problems, as per The Express Tribune.
Addressing the court, Imran Khan highlighted that the toxic food had severely impacted Bushra Bibi’s health, causing constant stomach issues.
The court advised Imran Khan against conducting “press conferences” during the proceedings, emphasizing the need for decorum. In response, Imran Khan clarified that his statements were often misinterpreted, and he spoke to the media to provide clarification.
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining order, the court suggested that media interactions should occur after the hearings. Imran Khan mentioned that the jail administration usually removes reporters from the courtroom post-hearing and requested a 10-minute discussion with reporters after the session.
Earlier, on April 15, Bushra Bibi filed a petition with the Islamabad High Court (IHC), seeking a medical examination at Shaukat Khanum Hospital or another private facility to determine if she had been poisoned through contaminated food, as reported by Pakistan-based Dawn.
In her petition, Bushra Bibi explained that she was experiencing heartburn, throat, and mouth pain, suspecting poisoning from her meals.
Bushra Bibi also alleged mistreatment and psychological torture at her Banigala residence, designated as a sub-jail, claiming the presence of spy cameras and discomfort due to the male-dominant staff.
She further stated that she had limited access to family and legal counsel, urging authorities to uphold her fundamental rights, according to Dawn.
