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Police Torture Claims Life of Young Man in Lahore

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Protestors took to the streets on Sunday, blocking main roads and burning tires after the death of a 21-year-old man, Sunny, who was allegedly subjected to severe torture by the Lower Mall Police in Lahore. Sunny, whose father is a police constable, was taken into custody 14 days prior for questioning in connection with two murder cases. However, instead of being treated fairly, he was subjected to third-degree treatment by the police, which ultimately led to his death at a local hospital.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sunny, a 21-year-old son of a police constable, was taken into custody by the Lower Mall Police for questioning in two murder cases.
  • He was subjected to severe torture by the police for 14 days, which led to his death at a local hospital.
  • The victim's family members, relatives, and friends staged a violent protest demonstration in front of the Lower Mall police station, blocking main roads and burning tires.
  • The protestors chanted slogans against the police and held SHO, SP City Dr. Shehzad, responsible for Sunny's death.
  • A case has been registered against the responsible police officials.
  • The victim's family members alleged that the police were demanding a large sum of money (Rs. 5 lakh) in exchange for Sunny's release, which led to his death.
  • The police denied the allegations, but an independent inquiry has been announced by the City Police Officer (CCPO) Aslam Tarin.
  • This incident is not an isolated one, as three cases of police torture have come to light in the last week.

Statistics:

  • 1 person was killed due to police torture in the past week, including Sunny.
  • 3 cases of police torture have been reported in the last week in Lahore.
  • 21-year-old Sunny was taken into custody by the Lower Mall Police after being suspected of involvement in two murder cases.
  • The victim's father, Naveed, claimed that the police demanded Rs. 5 lakh for Sunny's release.
  • The protest demonstration lasted for over six hours, causing a severe traffic mess in the area.
  • Sunny was a resident of Abdali Chowk, Islampura, and got married just one month ago in Karachi.

Sources:

  • "LAHORE: THE son of a constable, who was taken into police custody some 14 days back over his alleged involvement in murders and a dacoity, has been tortured to death by the Lower Mall Police on Sunday early." (Source: unpublished news article)

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