'Police brutality' costs young life

Family, locals block Taxila-Khanpur road in protest, demanding action against police personnel

HARIPUR:

A young man allegedly died following police torture near Gangu Police Check Post in Taxila after a dispute over parking a vehicle on the road, prompting his family to stage a protest by placing his body on the road and blocking Museum Road to all traffic.

According to sources, allegations have emerged that police personnel beat the young man following a dispute over parking a vehicle on the road. The deceased's relatives blocked Museum Road and demanded action against the personnel allegedly involved and the provision of justice.

The family alleged that Akmal Khan died as a result of torture allegedly inflicted by police personnel. The incident has triggered widespread concern and anger in the area.

According to initial reports, the incident occurred over the parking of a vehicle on the road. An argument allegedly broke out between the police personnel and the young man, which later turned into physical violence.

The family alleged that police personnel severely tortured Akmal Khan in front of innocent children, resulting in his death. However, the actual circumstances of the incident, the nature of the alleged torture and the cause of death can only be established through an investigation by the relevant authorities and a medical report.

Following the young man's death, his relatives and local residents launched a strong protest against the police by placing his body on Taxila Museum Road.

The protest led to the closure of Museum Road to traffic, causing long queues of vehicles on both sides of the road and creating serious difficulties for commuters and passengers.

The protesters demanded a transparent investigation into the incident, legal action against the police personnel allegedly involved and that those responsible be brought to justice.