Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has expressed deep grief over the death of Akmal Khan, who allegedly died following police violence in Taxila, and directed the City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi to ensure an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident.
Barrister Aqeel Malik orders impartial probe into alleged police assault death in Taxila
WAH CANTT, Oct 31 (APP): Minister of State for Law and Justice Barrister Aqeel Malik has expressed deep grief over the death of Akmal Khan, who allegedly died following police violence in Taxila, and directed the City Police Officer (CPO) Rawalpindi to ensure an impartial and transparent investigation into the incident.
Talking to the media, Barrister Malik said he was fully aware of the circumstances surrounding the incident and described the death of an innocent citizen as an extremely tragic occurrence that could not be treated as an ordinary matter.
He said he had issued immediate instructions to the CPO Rawalpindi to investigate the incident impartially and establish the facts.
He further directed that if any police official was found involved in the alleged assault, strict legal action should be taken against the individual without discrimination and all requirements of justice should be fulfilled.
The minister expressed solidarity with the bereaved family and the local community, stressing the need to establish responsibility through a transparent investigation.
