Imran Khan's conviction on graft charges has led to a stark and unexpected contrast from his once-glamorous lifestyle. Khan, known for his charismatic persona both on the cricket field and in politics, finds himself detained in a remote and overcrowded prison, highlighting a significant fall from grace. Khan's legal team and political party have raised concerns about the conditions of his detention. After his conviction, Khan was designated for incarceration at Rawalpindi's Adiala jail, but he was subsequently transferred to District Jail Attock, a facility located approximately 80 kilometers (50 miles) west of Islamabad. The move has sparked debate over the appropriateness of his placement in a prison primarily housing hardened criminals, lacking the amenities typically afforded to political prisoners.
Security members escort a vehicle, center, carrying Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan after his arrest, crossing Islamabad Motorway Toll Plaza, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Saturday Aug. 5 2023. Pakistani police on Saturday arrested Khan at his home in the eastern city of Lahore after a court convicted him in an asset concealment case and handed him down a three-year prison sentence. (AP Photo/W.K. Yousafzai) Overcrowded prisonThe lawyers representing Khan emphasize that the Attock jail fails to provide the accommodations usually allocated to high-profile detainees, commonly known as «A-class» or «B-class» facilities. These designations offer superior living conditions for inmates. Despite Khan's stature as a former prime minister, his current environment is characterized by cramped cells and austere provisions. The prison's overcrowding is evident, housing more than 800 inmates in contrast to its authorized capacity
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