ISLAMABAD: Superintendent Adiala Jail on Wednesday submitted his reply in the special court established under the Official Secrets Act on a contempt plea filed by PTI Chairman Imran Khan against prison authorities for not allowing him to talk to his sons on WhatsApp.
PTI chief’s lawyer, Sheraz Ahmad Ranjha, appeared before the court. However, the hearing was adjourned until Monday because Judge Abul Hasnaat Zulqarnain was on leave.
Superintendent Adiala Jail submitted his reply to the court. In his reply, the jail superintendent said he was unable to make arrangements for Imran Khan’s conversation with his sons. He said on 18 October, by making special arrangements, it was made possible for the former prime minister to hold conversations with his sons abroad.
However, there was no permanent facility available to ensure such a conversation abroad for Imran Khan, he said, adding that the court could direct the Punjab Home Department to make amendments to rules for that purpose.
Contact Facility in Adiala Jail
He further said that through PCO in jail, prisoners are allowed to contact their lawyers and families.
The superintendent of jail added that he could never imagine committing any violation of the court order. He also pleaded with the court to dismiss the contempt plea against him.
The court had sought a reply from the superintendent on 8 November on the PTI chairman’s contempt plea.
