The case of a 14-year-old boy’s death in police custody in Karachi has taken a serious turn. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has officially confirmed that the teenager, Irfan, died as a result of torture inflicted by officers.
Following this development, a case has been registered against six police officers belonging to the Special Investigation Unit (SIU). Officials stated that the case was filed under the “Torture and Custodial Death Act of 2022,” reflecting the gravity of the crime.
The FIA has already arrested two of the officers involved, and a search has been intensified to apprehend the remaining four.
Investigators are now focusing on answering critical questions: why was Irfan, who had come to Karachi from Bahawalpur, illegally arrested by the police on the morning of October 22? And what were the real motives behind his detention? Irfan died in custody on the same day he was arrested.
The post-mortem report supports the claims of violence. According to the report, the body was over 36 hours old at the time of examination, and it bore seven major marks of torture, including injuries to his head, face, and back.
