Teenager from Bahawalpur dies after alleged police torture in Karachi

KARACHI: A tragic incident has emerged from Karachi, where a 16-year-old boy, Muhammad Irfan from Bahawalpur, allegedly lost his life after being subjected to torture while in the custody of CIA Saddar police. Irfan had reportedly traveled to Karachi with three friends for a leisure visit when the group was detained by police under suspicious circumstances.

According to sources, the boys were picked up by police from the Ayesha Manzil area after being deemed “suspicious.” The family claims that the officers subjected the boys to severe torture throughout the night.

“Irfan could not bear the torture and lost his life inside the CIA police station,” the family alleged. They further stated that police personnel left Irfan’s body at Jinnah Hospital and fled the scene.

Two of the surviving boys are currently under treatment at Jinnah Hospital. The incident has triggered widespread outrage, with the family demanding justice and an impartial investigation into the alleged custodial killing.

The case of a young man’s death allegedly due to torture by the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) police has taken a grim turn as the victim’s companions came forward with harrowing statements.

The detainees claimed they were kept blindfolded for two days and taken to different locations, continuously facing abuse. “When Irfan died from the torture, they finally removed our blindfolds,” another survivor said.

The deceased, identified as Irfan, was the eldest of five brothers. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for a thorough investigation into alleged custodial abuse by SIU personnel.

In a shocking revelation, a friend of the youth who allegedly died in SIU police custody claimed that they were filming a TikTok video when police officers detained them without explanation.

According to the survivor, “We were making a TikTok video when 2 to 3 police bikes arrived. The officers forced us into their vehicle and took us away. When we asked why, they said we were terrorists, pickpockets, and wanted criminals.”

The victims allege they were blindfolded and brutally beaten for two days while being moved between different locations. One of them, Irfan, succumbed to the alleged torture before the others were released.

In the wake of the alleged custodial death of teenager Muhammad Irfan, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has suspended seven officials of the Special Investigation Unit (SIU), including three Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASIs), and ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.

The move follows mounting public outrage after reports surfaced that the 16-year-old from Bahawalpur died as a result of police torture at the CIA Saddar police station. The SSP has assured that strict departmental action will be taken once the inquiry determines responsibility.