KARACHI: Three teenagers were tortured by police for allegedly teasing girls in the Police Lines area of the city.
After the incident, family members of the young men went to the police station to protest against those responsible. “Police came and picked us from the house. All 15-20 men were in civilian clothing,” said one of the tortured teens. The mother of one of the teenagers speaking with reporters accused the police of brutality. “I screamed and shouted when my son was taken away. I was pushed by the men.”
DSP Ferozabad Yaqoub Jatt speaking with Geo News admitted that he had assaulted the young men after receiving reports of girls being teased. “They were teasing our girls from Police Lines. I beat up a policeman’s son and two boys,” he said.
SP Jamshed Town, Dr Rizwan has sent a report of the incident to senior police officials, in which he has held DSP Ferozabad responsible.
Acting IG Sindh Mushtaq Mahar has appointed DIG East Sultan Khawaja as the investigation officer for this case. The IGP has directed for a report to be submitted and action be taken against policemen if they are found responsible.
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