Peshawar: Chief Minister orders judicial inquiry into student's death in police custody
Peshawar: Chief Minister orders judicial inquiry into student's death in police custody
PESHAWAR (Dunya News) - Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Mahmood Khan has taken strict notice of mysterious death of a student in police custody.
In a statement, Chief Minister had directed the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident and submit a report to him.
Police arrested seventh class student, Shahzeb from Warsak road when he failed to produce any identification documents after a fight in the Bazaar and was detained at Gharbi Police Station.
However, Shahzeb was later found dead in mysterious circumstances in police custody.
Upon the news of Shahzeb s death, a large number of his family members and locals reached the police station and protested against the incident.
Student Shahzeb s father has alleged that his son was tortured to death.
According to police officials, CCTV footage of the child s suicide is available, while an FIR has been registered against the police personnel, including the SHO, and they have been arrested.
Chief Minister said that no one was above the law and strict legal action would be taken against those responsible for the death of the student after conducting an inquiry.
He said that exemplary punishment would be given if police personnel were involved in the incident, adding justice would be provided to victim’s family.
Special Assistant to Chief Minister, Kamran Bangash said that Chief Minister has ordered a judicial inquiry into the tragic incident that took place at Gharbi police station.
He said that Chief Minister was monitoring the entire incident himself.
According to police officials, CCTV footage of the child s suicide is available, while an FIR has been registered against the police personnel, including the SHO, and they have been arrested.
