Islamabad July 9 (IANS) As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), which has left dozens dead so far, continues to intensify, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) alleged that Pakistani police brutality, excessive use of force, arbitrary arrests, intimidation, unlawful raids, and violations of fundamental rights have become increasingly widespread in the region. The group said that these incidents have left countless families traumatised and raise serious concerns about the rule of law…
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Islamabad, April 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s continued custodial torture reflects grave institutional shortcomings, particularly the lack of adequate training of police forces in modern investigative techniques, like forensic analysis and evidence-based interrogation methods, a report mentioned. According to Pakistan’s ‘Business Recorder’, weak oversight mechanisms and a culture of impunity in Pakistan frequently undermined accountability, allowing normalisation of abusive practices when officers believ…
Madurai, March 23 (IANS) In a landmark verdict that brings partial closure to one of Tamil Nadu’s most shocking custodial death cases, the First Additional District and Sessions Court in Madurai on Monday convicted nine police personnel for the murder of father-son duo P. Jayaraj and J. Bennix in Sathankulam in 2020.Pronouncing the judgment, Judge G. Muthukumaran held that the prosecution had established beyond doubt that the accused policemen were responsible for the custodial torture that le…