Two police officials in Lahore have been arrested after allegedly assaulting and robbing a university student, an incident that has fueled public outrage and raised concerns about misconduct within the force.
The incident took place in the Tibbi City area, where Saifuddin, a university student, was shopping in Khussa Bazaar. According to reports, he was stopped by two policemen identified as Afzal and Nabeel. The officers allegedly took him to a deserted street, physically assaulted him, and threatened to implicate him in a false criminal case if he resisted. They then reportedly snatched Rs. 53,000 from him before fleeing.
Saifuddin promptly lodged a complaint at the local police station, after which Tibbi City Police registered a case under Section 155-C against the accused officials. Both officers were immediately taken into custody.
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Authorities have launched a formal investigation into the case, with senior officials stressing that accountability within the police ranks will be ensured. The incident has sparked fresh debate on abuse of power by law enforcement personnel and the urgent need for reforms to restore public trust.