7 Pakistanis burnt to death in Turkey

An agent allegedly burnt illegal immigrants to death over what appears to be a financial dispute.


Express October 31, 2011

An illegal immigration agent reportedly set on fire seven Pakistanis who he had smuggled to Turkey, Express 24/7 reported on Monday. 


The agent allegedly burnt the illegal immigrants to death over what appears to be a financial dispute.


Two of the seven bodies have arrived in Pakistan.


Mohammad Fayyaz and Zulqernain, both belonging to Jhelum, had paid money to an agent three months ago and reached Turkey with five other men where they were reportedly burnt to death.


There are no details available about the incident or the circumstances in which they were killed.


The bodies have been sent back to Islamabad and the funeral prayers have also been offered.


The father of Zulqarnain said that grave injustice has been done and demanded an inquiry intro the matter.

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