Death of a young man due to alleged torture in police custody in Sargodha
IG Punjab Faisal Shahkar took notice of the incident and sought a report from RPO Sargodha.
After preliminary investigation, IG Punjab suspended DSP Bhalwal for negligence.
Five police officials including SHO Sadar Bhalwal were suspended, a case was registered. DPO Sargodha
Exceeding authority is not acceptable in any case, further departmental action will be taken against the officials involved in the light of the inquiry report. IG Punjab
Inspector General Police Punjab Faisal Shahkar has sought a report from RPO Sargodha regarding the death of a young man due to alleged torture in police custody in Sargodha. After initial investigation, IG Punjab suspended DSP Bhalwal for negligence while five police officials including SHO Saddar Bhalwal were suspended and a case was registered. IG Punjab directed DPO Sargodha to keep in close touch with the victim's family and said that justice should be ensured to them immediately. IG Punjab said that abuse of authority is not acceptable in any case, strict action is being taken against officials involved in such incidents. IG Punjab directed that further departmental action will be taken against the officials involved in the light of the inquiry report.
(Handout No. 497)
Osama Mehmood
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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Press Release Date:
Monday, October 17, 2022