The Interior Ministry has told the Sindh High Court that there are reports of a terrorist attack on Adiala Jail, and cites intelligence reports that the first target of the terrorists was Rawalpindi.
The ministry said this in a report it submitted to the court in the case regarding security measures being provided to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Founder Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. A response was submitted to the court on Thursday.
The report said that military installations in Rawalpindi, including important personalities, are also on the terrorists' target list.
"This terrorism is a plan hatched by agencies of hostile countries and banned groups," the ministry stated, alleging that anti-Pakistan elements wanted to spread political chaos and anarchy in the country.
The court made the response of the ministry a part of the court record and sent a copy to the petitioner's counsel.
The Sindh High Court directed authorities to bolster security measures for Imran Khan and others incarcerated in Adiala Jail, Rawalpindi, amidst reports of potential terrorist threats. It also emphasized the need for continuous security reviews of the jail and instructed authorities to increase security both inside and outside the facility if needed.
The court disposed of the petition related to security provisions for the PTI founder, urging the petitioner to approach relevant forums for further security concerns. "It is a matter of cross-border threats, so it should be taken seriously," the chief justice remarked. "Your agencies are so good that they know who is coming from where and when someone is attacking."
The CJ further said that the federal government could not escape like this. "Since there is a threat of attack from the outside, the federal government will have to look into this matter," the court declared, adding that it had sought a report considering the seriousness of the matter.
The federal government pledged to address the security risks posed by external threats, acknowledging the gravity of the situation and the imperative to safeguard lives and maintain order.
