A minor boy reportedly aged below 15 years was died due to inhumane torture of citizens over alleged robbery in Kokan housing society of Karachi, a private news channel reported on Saturday. Police officials have arrested two persons over the alleged involvement of torturing the boy, who was caught by them while entering into a bungalow at 11:00 am with his accomplice. However, the second robber managed to flee from the crime scene.
A video, released by a private television channel, showed the torture on the boy after tying his hands from a grill. The arrested men recorded their statement before the police, saying that they have caught the boy but the second one fled from the location. They confessed for torturing the alleged robber along with other locals and called Rangers after witnessing the deteriorated condition of the boy.
The severely wounded boy succumbed to injuries while being shifted to the hospital by Rangers personnel, the accused persons said. Police officials told media that search operation is underway to arrest other persons involved in the incident. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident took place in Bahadurabad area of the metropolis and directed authorities to strict action against the responsible persons.