NEWS: Tension Peaks in Rawalpindi as Imran Khan’s Sisters Allege “Brutal” Police Assault Amid Death Rumors
RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD – Tensions surrounding incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan reached a boiling point this week in Pakistan. Following a violent crackdown outside Adiala Jail, Khan’s sisters—Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi, and Dr. Uzma Khan—have alleged they were “brutally assaulted” by Punjab Police while attempting to visit their brother.
The incident comes at a critical moment when unverified rumors regarding Imran Khan’s safety and health have flooded social media, triggering anxiety among Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters globally.
The Incident: “Dragged by the Hair”
On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the situation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi turned chaotic. According to reports, Khan’s sisters and a group of PTI supporters were camped outside the facility, demanding a meeting with the PTI founder, whom they had not been allowed to see for nearly a month.
Noreen Niazi, in a harrowing statement to the Punjab police chief, detailed the assault. “At the age of 71, I was seized by my hair, thrown violently to the ground, and dragged across the road,” she wrote, demanding an immediate inquiry.
The PTI leadership claims the crackdown was unprovoked. They allege that streetlights were deliberately switched off before police personnel, including female officers, moved in to disperse the peaceful sit-in.
Viral Death Rumors & Government Silence
Fueling the unrest are persistent, unverified rumors circulating on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) claiming that Imran Khan has faced a critical health emergency or worse inside his cell.
PTI supporters have expressed fear that the sudden ban on family visits and the aggressive police response are attempts to hide the true state of Khan’s condition. However, government sources have dismissed these claims as “baseless propaganda,” though no recent photo or video evidence of Khan has been released to quell the speculation.
Protests Erupt and Then Pause
Following the assault, a larger crowd of PTI workers gathered at Adiala Jail. A tense standoff ensued for hours, livestreamed on social media. The sit-in was eventually called off late Tuesday night after interventions by allied political leaders, but the party has warned of nationwide agitation if access to Khan is not granted immediately.
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Tweet 1: Official PTI Statement
@PTIofficial
“Shocking display of state terrorism outside Adiala Jail. Imran Khan’s sisters were dragged, beaten, and humiliated by Punjab Police simply for demanding their legal right to meet him.7 The world is watching this fascism. #AdialaJail #ImranKhan”
Tweet 2: The Victim’s Testimony
@Aleema_Khan_PTI (Fan/Support Handle)
“Noreen was seized by her hair and thrown to the ground.8 Is this how you treat a 71-year-old woman? Our only crime is asking: Where is Imran Khan? Why are they hiding him? #ReleaseImranKhan”
Tweet 3: Senior Journalist Reaction
@HamidMirPAK
“The treatment of Imran Khan’s sisters outside Adiala Jail is legally and morally indefensible. Even in war, women are spared such brutality.9 The government must clarify Khan’s health status immediately to stop these dangerous rumors.”
Current Status (Fact Check)
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Location: Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi.
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Imran Khan Status: Still incarcerated; family denied meeting for 30+ days.
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Legal Update: The Lahore High Court has restored a petition seeking to consolidate 107 cases against Khan, potentially simplifying his legal defense.
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Next Steps: PTI has demanded a judicial inquiry into the police assault on the Khan sisters.
