Under custody accused killed during alleged police torture

Dunya News

Police have shifted the body of the deceased to Mayo Hospital for autopsy.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – An under custody accused was killed in alleged police torture at the Manawan Police Station, Dunya News reported on Wednesday.

According to details, accused Saleem and Anayat were under custody of Manawan Investigation Police Wing in connection with kidnapping of 14-year-old girl Mussarat where Anayat died mysteriously.

Heirs of the deceased said that police tortured and killed Anayat during investigation. On the other hand, police said that Saleem and Anayat were released after initial investigation after which Anayat’s condition deteriorated.

Saleem took Anayat to a local hospital where he died. Police have shifted the dead body to Mayo Hospital for autopsy.