Possible Probe into Deaths of Two Girls Detained by Lahore Police
A report by Pakistan's Human Rights Commission highlighted serious discrepancies between official records and the accounts of the families of Amna and Anmol, two girls who died while detained at a Lahore police station.
Incident details
The girls were taken into custody on August 4 on theft accusations and died roughly two hours later inside the station. Police initially blamed a heart attack, but final autopsy reports have yet to be released to confirm the cause.
Official documents state no external injuries, whereas the families reported bruises and dried blood on the bodies, raising doubts about the initial medical findings.
Background and implications
The report criticises police claims that the girls were drug addicts, noting a lack of supporting evidence, and calls for a special judicial panel led by a Lahore High Court judge to summon witnesses and collect evidence.
The commission urges the Punjab government to grant the panel full authority to ensure a transparent inquiry and to publish its findings promptly.
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