Death in custody sparks protest in Hafizabad

HAFIZABAD: A man, allegedly involved in dacoity was killed in police custody after being subjected to severe torture, family and locals claimed on Saturday.

The heirs blocked staged protest outside the police station and blocked road for the vehicular traffic.

According to the police, Tanvir, 20, resident of Ghazi Chak was arrested for snatching a truck. Police resorted to aerial firing and tear gas shelling to disperse the protesters.