Hafizabad incident: IG Punjab orders transparent probe
IGP Punjab has sought a report from RPO Gujranwala. IG Punjab has directed DPO Hafizabad to conduct a transparent inquiry into the matter and, if the torture on the citizen is proven, to ensure the immediate arrest of those involved.
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