Balochistan

Conflicting statements: PML-N leader dies in police custody

Police say Muhammad Naeem died while trying to escape, PML-N youth wing claims he died as a result of police torture.

Web Desk February 01, 2014

PML-N MPA dies in police custody. PHOTO: FILE

QUETTA: Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Naeem died in custody of the Civil Line police in Quetta, Express News reported on Saturday.

The police said that they conducted a raid at Naeem’s house last night and took him into custody. He reportedly injured his leg during the raid when he jumped off the roof.

He was admitted at a local hospital for medical attention where he succumbed to his injuries.

Naeem was also a member of the PML-N youth wing. The police said that he was involved in several cases.

The PML-N youth wing refuted the police's claim, stating that Naeem was killed as a result of police torture.

PML-N officials and the family of the deceased will stage a dharna outside the Chief Minister House by placing his body outside it. They said that the burial of the PML-N leader will not take place till they get justice.