The alleged torture included repeated beatings
A former policeman in Sialkot has been arrested for the brutal killing of his servant.
The case has outraged the public and human rights advocates alike.
The victim, identified as Kashif Masih, was allegedly tortured to death over suspicions he stole a mobile phone.
According to the First Information Report (FIR) lodged at Motra Police Station, the main suspect, Malik Irfan, previously served in the police force.
The FIR revealed that Irfan and two friends subjected the victim to horrifying abuse.
The alleged torture included repeated beatings with sticks and blunt instruments.
In a particularly chilling detail, the report states that nails were driven into the victim’s legs.
Kashif reportedly died from his injuries shortly after the violent assault.
The act has been widely condemned as not only a criminal act but also a grim example of abuse against minority and working-class individuals.
District Police Officer (DPO) Sialkot, Faisal Shahzad, responded to the incident without delay.
He formed a special team to investigate and track down those responsible.
Malik Irfan was arrested soon after, while his alleged accomplices, identified as Areeb and Ijaz, were granted bail by the court.
Punjab’s Prosecutor General, Syed Farhad Ali Shah, has declared the case a high-profile matter.
Taking urgent notice, he summoned the investigating officer and demanded access to the full case file for review.
He emphasised that ensuring justice and protecting all citizens, regardless of their background, is a constitutional responsibility.
Human rights activists have called for stronger action and expressed concern over rising violence against domestic workers, particularly from minority communities.
Many have also questioned how someone with a law enforcement background could commit such a barbaric act.
The case has once again brought attention to the vulnerability of domestic staff in Pakistan.
There have been numerous cases in the past where the house help has been tortured to death.
They often work without any formal contracts or protections. Many face threats, abuse, and sometimes violence in silence.
While the former policeman is now in custody, pressure continues to build for a swift and transparent investigation.
Advocates are demanding not only punishment for the perpetrators but also long-term systemic change to protect those in domestic service.
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