Agencies arrest former IG prisons Punjab Shahid Saleem Baig: report

Shahid Saleem Baig, who served as IG Prisons for five years, had retired before the incarceration of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan. However, the inquiry into the operations at Adiala Jail has deepened, with authorities now scrutinizing several employees for their alleged roles in providing unauthorized privileges to Khan during his imprisonment.

Reports indicate that former Deputy Superintendent Zafar and Jail Assistant Nazim are among those detained for allegedly facilitating Khan while he was in custody. The former deputy superintendent reportedly resides near Adiala Jail.

In addition to these arrests, the authorities have also detained Adiala Jail Deputy Superintendent Mohammad Akram K Ardali. The investigation is further expanding, as six additional employees are being questioned based on information provided by another former deputy superintendent, Muhammad Akram. Akram, who had served at Adiala Jail intermittently for 15 years, was removed from his position in June and is now accused of having close ties with Imran Khan, possibly enabling unauthorized communications.

The ongoing investigation is reportedly making significant progress, with authorities uncovering the extent of illegal mobile phone access provided to Khan, in clear violation of prison regulations.