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Imran Khan Death Rumors Spark Social Media Frenzy, Quickly Debunked

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Death Rumours of Imran Khan Go Viral; Chaos Erupts Outside Adiala Jail Amid Alleged Sister‑Sister Assault

In the span of a few days last week, a bizarre swirl of rumours and confrontations unfolded around Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan. What began as a viral social‑media claim that the former leader had died—an allegation that was promptly denied by official sources—soon gave way to a dramatic scene outside Adiala Jail in Punjab, where police officers and supporters clashed after accusations that Khan’s sisters had assaulted a group of visitors. Below is a comprehensive recap of the events as reported by The Health Site and the key secondary sources linked in the original article.

1. The Rumour That Khan Had Died

On 18 September, a user on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter) posted a graphic image purporting to show a funeral service for Imran Khan. The caption claimed that the former prime minister had died “after a severe health crisis.” The post was rapidly amplified by a handful of political commentators and a number of conspiracy‑theory accounts, and within hours it had been reshared thousands of times, with some users adding “BREAKING” or “Khan dead” as captions.

Official Rebuttals
The Inter‑Services Public Relations (ISPR) – the public‑relations arm of Pakistan’s military – immediately released a statement on its official X account. The statement read: “The information regarding the death of Mr. Imran Khan is entirely false. We have no record of such an event. The allegations are a deliberate attempt to spread misinformation.” The statement was corroborated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which also posted a brief confirmation that Khan was alive and well. “Khan’s health is being monitored by his team of doctors, and he continues to be in good spirits,” the ministry’s post read.

An additional source was a video posted by a former member of Khan’s personal security team. In the clip, the ex‑bodyguard clarified that Khan had been at a medical facility in Islamabad for a routine check‑up, a fact that had been reported in a local newspaper the day before. The video was shared by the same conspiracy‑theory account that began the rumor, but the caption added a dramatic twist: “This is not a routine check‑up; this is a cover for his demise.” The juxtaposition of the ex‑bodyguard’s calm confirmation and the conspiratorial narrative illustrated the “information war” surrounding Khan, a former PM who is still a highly polarised figure in Pakistani politics.

Media Reaction
The Pakistani press largely dismissed the rumours as “a hoax” and a “classic case of political mud‑slinging.” The Pakistan Daily published a front‑page editorial that argued the viral claims were “incomplete, poorly sourced, and politically motivated.” Meanwhile, a handful of smaller blogs speculated that the rumours might have been a coordinated attempt by opposition parties to further undermine Khan’s political capital during the ongoing crisis over his detention.

2. The Adiala Jail Confrontation

By 21 September, attention shifted from rumours to an on‑ground incident outside Adiala Jail, the maximum‑security facility in Sheikhupura District where Khan was being held on charges of corruption and mismanagement. The jail had already become a flashpoint since the 2023 political upheaval that led to Khan’s arrest by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). On that day, a small group of supporters, including a handful of men and women, gathered outside the gates with the intention of chanting slogans and demanding the release of Khan.

The Alleged Assault
As the crowd surged forward, a group of women—who were described in the article as “Khan’s sisters”—were reported to have physically confronted one of the jail’s guards. The guard, whose identity was not disclosed for security reasons, claimed that the women had slapped him on the back and shouted insults. Police footage that circulated on social media showed two women holding a “Khan’s Sisters” banner and a third woman physically grabbing a guard’s arm. According to the footage, the guard responded by pulling out his handcuffs and threatening to arrest them for assault.

Police Response
Jail authorities quickly intervened. The Adiala Jail’s chief security officer, a man named Ahmed‑Rafi, issued a statement through the Punjab Police website stating that “the situation was brought under control after a brief exchange of words.” He added that the three women were taken into custody on charges of “disturbing public order” and “assault on a police officer.” The statement also noted that no physical injuries were reported among the guard or the women, although the guard did appear to have a slight bruise on his arm.

Public Reaction
The incident sparked a heated debate on social media. Supporters of Khan posted videos claiming that the guards had “pre‑empted” the supporters and “violently” suppressed the protest, labeling the women as “pawns of the regime.” On the other hand, right‑wing supporters of the Pakistani military and state institutions argued that the women had “disobeyed the law” and that “security forces acted within their mandate.”

The article highlighted an online petition, launched on Change.org, calling for a “fair hearing for the accused” and a “review of security protocols at Adiala Jail.” As of the time of writing, the petition had garnered more than 10,000 signatures. Some critics pointed out that the petition itself was “propaganda” aimed at undermining the judiciary’s authority.

3. Broader Context: Imran Khan’s Legal and Political Struggle

The death rumours and the Adiala incident are not isolated events but rather part of the broader narrative surrounding Khan’s legal battles. Since his arrest in early August 2023, Khan has faced a battery of charges from the NAB and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). His supporters have portrayed him as a martyr of democracy, while state institutions have framed the proceedings as a necessary anti‑corruption effort.

Khan’s political party, the Pakistan Tehreek-e‑Insaf (PTI), has been holding weekly “rally‑like” gatherings in various cities, often accompanied by security challenges and police crackdowns. The Adiala jail incident was a manifestation of that volatile environment, where even the presence of a single supporter can trigger a confrontation. The “sisters” in question are not the daughters of Imran Khan himself; rather, the article clarified that they were sisters of one of Khan’s close associates, a businessman linked to the PTI’s financial wing. Their involvement was largely symbolic—a gesture of solidarity with the former prime minister—rather than a coordinated political act.

4. Summary of Key Takeaways

5. Bottom Line

The combination of viral misinformation and real‑world confrontations demonstrates how quickly narratives can be shaped and reshaped in a highly charged political environment. Whether it is a death rumor, a symbolic protest, or an alleged assault, the stories surrounding Imran Khan have become battlegrounds for competing interests—each party seeking to control the narrative and sway public opinion.

The Health Site article serves as a case study of the complex interplay between social media, state institutions, and grassroots activism in contemporary Pakistan. While the death rumours were swiftly debunked, the incident at Adiala Jail underscores the persistent volatility in the country’s political landscape. As the legal proceedings against Khan unfold, observers will undoubtedly keep a close eye on how the state’s narrative evolves in response to new developments—and how the public, both online and offline, will continue to shape that narrative.