Rickshaw driver accuses Korangi cops of kidnapping

The policemen were threatening to implicate him in cases if he did not pay them mone, he said

KARACHI:

A rickshaw driver has accused the investigation unit of Korangi police of illegal abduction, torture and extortion, claiming he was only allowed to leave after four days when his family paid Rs100,000.

He has filed a complaint against Investigating Officer (IO) Akbar Ghori and Constable Shoaib at the Zaman Town police station.

In a video statement, Shafiq says he was taken from his home in Korangi 51C to the police station on Friday, and was severely tortured the next day.

The policemen were threatening to implicate him in cases if he did not pay them money.

Shafiq said his sister collected the money from friends and family to pay the police and secure his release.

Meanwhile, the Korangi investigation police have announced that they are investigating the incident. Saudabad Investigation DSP will lead the probe.

 

Published in The Express Tribune, April 8^th, 2023.