Incident of killing of worker waseem Riaz by alleged torture by influential persons in Hafizabad.
IG Punjab Dr. Usman Anwar took notice, sought report from RPO Gujranwala, orders transparent inquiry
Inspector General of Police Punjab, Dr. Usman Anwar, has taken notice of the incident in Hafizabad where employee Waseem Riaz allegedly died due to torture by influential persons. IGP Punjab has sought a report from RPO Gujranwala. IG Punjab has directed DPO Hafizabad to conduct a transparent inquiry into the matter and, if the torture on the citizen is proven, to ensure the immediate arrest of those involved. DPO Hafizabad has ordered DSP Sadar to conduct the inquiry and present the report within 24 hours.
(Handout No. 836)
Syed Mubasher Hussain
Director Public Relations
Punjab Police
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Press Release Date:
Sunday, August 10, 2025