Imran Khan's Vanishing Act: India's Shashi Tharoor Sounds Alarm on Former PM's Disappearing Health

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Concerns are rising over the health and whereabouts of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, whose family and party have been met with silence from authorities. Despite online chatter and appeals for updates, Pakistani officials have yet to confirm Khan's condition. Imran Khan, the founder of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), has been serving a 14-year sentence in a corruption case since August 2023. Rumors about his condition have spread rapidly, with some claiming he has been 'killed' in custody. His family and party leaders have demanded proof of life. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed his concern over the situation, stating that the lack of an official update has made the situation 'deeply unsettling.' Tharoor noted that a flood of unverified claims has fueled anxiety and that the Government of Pakistan's silence is 'bad.' The public appeal by Imran Khan's son, Kasim Khan, has also sparked concerns. Kasim has asked for confirmation that his father is alive, but no proof has been provided yet. While acknowledging that the issue lies within Pakistan's domestic sphere, Tharoor emphasized that it carries broader humanitarian implications. 'There is a human being at stake,' he said, adding that it is essential for the authorities to come clean if something has happened to Khan. Pakistani officials have denied the rumors, but the PTI has renewed its request for access to the jailed leader. Despite assurances that Khan is 'fine,' family members and party supporters have held protests outside Adiala Jail, demanding a meeting with him. The hashtag 'Where is Imran Khan?' has gone viral on social media, with many calling for transparency and proof of life. The Pakistan interior ministry remains silent, adding to the growing anxiety surrounding Khan's disappearance.