A case has been registered against the policemen involved in killing a young man in what is said to be a fake police encounter in Karachi’s Orangi Town.
The FIR, registered on Tuesday at the Orangi Town police station on the complaint of the deceased young man’s uncle, stated that policemen named Tauheed, Umair and former SHO Azam Gopang were involved in the killing of the young man.
The case for Arsalan’s death has been registered under Section 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code and Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Arsalan’s uncle stated in his application that his nephew was returning from the tuition centre along with his friend when he was targeted by the police party.
As a result, Arslan lost his life, while his friend sustained injuries. The deceased was the son of an official of the Karachi Dumpers Association.
Meanwhile, Arslan’s body was kept at Edhi Morgue, while the family decided about the funeral prayers and burial.
SHO Orangi Azam Gopang was suspended from his post for taking part in the alleged encounter.
