Police Case Registered Against Eight Suspects for Brutal Assault on 12-Year-Old Boy in Dadu

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Police have registered a case against eight individuals accused of torturing a 12-year-old boy amid allegations of stealing a water pumping machine in the TB hospital area. The victim’s grandmother, Ms. Dhayani Siyal, filed a complaint under Section 382/A and 342 PPC, detailing the severity of the assault, which included tying the boy up and leaving him unconscious. Three suspects have been arrested thus far, according to police officials, who have launched an investigation into the matter, led by Dadu DSP and SHO of City police station.

Acknowledgement: Reported by Dawn on 16-02-2024

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