Two Arrested for Torture of Boy

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LAHORE: The Hanjarwal police reportedly arrested two suspects for allegedly subjecting a minor boy to brutal torture here on 15th August.

Identified as Ali Hassan and Rehan, the suspects were traced through various CCTV cameras’ footage soon after a video clip of the incident surfaced on social media, showing them severely torturing an 8-year-old boy.

The boy, who was left with serious chest and head injuries because of the torture, has been hospitalised.

A police official said that on the complaint filed by the boy’s parents, a case has been registered against the arrested suspects, who have been handed over to the investigation wing for further action.

Published in Dawn, August 16th, 2025

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