Concerns Over Imran Khan’s Possible Hepatitis Infection: Jail Superintendent Responds

Rawalpindi: The Superintendent of Adiala Jail, Abdul Ghafoor Anjum, has responded to the statement made by PTI founder Imran Khan’s son, Qasim Khan, regarding fears of Hepatitis infection in the jail. Qasim Khan had raised concerns that his father might be affected by the disease following reports of 10 deaths of prisoners due to Hepatitis at Adiala Jail.
In his statement, the Jail Superintendent clarified that there are no prisoners in Adiala Jail currently suffering from Hepatitis. He mentioned that all prisoners are regularly tested for Hepatitis B, C, and HIV, and recent medical check-ups have shown no signs of Hepatitis infection among the inmates.
He further stated that the jail authorities routinely monitor the health of prisoners, and if any prisoner is found to have a viral illness, they are immediately isolated from other inmates. He reassured the public that as of now, there are no cases of Hepatitis in Adiala Jail.
Qasim Khan had previously claimed in an interview that 10 prisoners had died due to Hepatitis, expressing concerns that his father, Imran Khan, could be at risk of contracting the disease while being incarcerated.