Alleged police torture kills accused in Manghopir

KARACHI: An accused died in police custody due to alleged torture in Manghopir police station after which his relatives held a protest demonstration in front of the police station.
Meanwhile, SHO of the station was suspended while two policemen were also arrested.
Khalid, an accused of theft, died in the police custody after which his relatives torched tyres, blocking the road outside the police station.
Relatives of deceased say the alleged cause of Khalid’s death is police torture. They demanded arrest of police personnel.
Taking notice of the issue, DIG West Javed Rathore suspended and demoted SHO Manghopir Nasir Mehmood while two policemen were also arrested.