LAHORE, Oct 18 (APP):Punjab Law Minister Rana Muhammad Iqbal Khan on Sunday took strict notice of allegations of illegal detention and torture of a woman and her children at Ravi Road Police Station and sought a detailed report from Lahore DIG Operations.
According to a spokesperson, he directed the relevant police authorities to conduct a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into the allegations and submit a report based on verified facts at the earliest.
The law minister instructed the authorities to examine all relevant evidence and investigate every aspect of the incident to establish the facts. He said upholding the rule of law and protecting citizens’ fundamental rights were among the state’s primary responsibilities. All government institutions, including the police, were bound to perform their duties within the framework of the law, and unlawful or inhumane treatment of any citizen could not be permitted.
He emphasized that protecting the rights of women and children was the state’s responsibility and that respect for human rights must be ensured in all cases involving police custody.
He made it clear that legal action would be taken against those responsible if the allegations were substantiated.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
