70-year-old Sayal died of a heart attack at a police station in Faisalabad on Wednesday, while the family members alleged that the police station staff treated him in a very disrespectful manner. The sad incident took place at the Ghulam Muhammadabad police station where the senior citizen had gone to file a complaint and take action regarding the incident of harassment with his 10-year-old granddaughter.
Following are the important points of the Faisalabad Police Station incident:
- Victim: 70 year old questioner
- Location: Ghulam Mohammadabad Police Station, Faisalabad
- Date: Wednesday
- Cause of the incident: A ten-year-old granddaughter complained to the police about harassment
- Cause of death: Heart attack following alleged insulting behavior of policeman
The incident that took place in Ghulam Mohammadabad Police Station
The aggrieved senior citizen had reached the police station on Wednesday to seek justice against the harassment of his young granddaughter. The family members who are with him say that the official on duty instead of listening to their pleas adopted a very insulting and humiliating attitude. According to the relatives, the insulting behavior and use of inappropriate words by the policeman left the senior citizen with severe mental trauma.
Due to this mental agony and pressure inside the police station, the condition of the elderly questioner suddenly deteriorated and he fell there and died due to a heart attack. The family alleges that the staff at the police station did not provide any immediate medical assistance and the senior citizen could not be shifted to the hospital in time, due to which he lost his life.
Public reaction and demands against those responsible
After this heartbreaking incident that happened inside the state institution, there is great anger among the citizens. The heirs and residents of the area have protested outside the police station demanding that a high-level judicial inquiry be immediately registered against the officials responsible for negligence and misconduct. The citizens of Faisalabad say that the environment of the police stations has become unsafe for ordinary citizens and especially for the elderly, where the self-esteem of those carrying prayers is hurt.
What should you do?
If you too face rudeness or injustice at the police station, take the following steps:
- File a written complaint against the concerned official in Pakistan Citizen Portal App or directly in IG Punjab Complaint Cell.
- Refer to the District and Sessions Judge or Justice of the Peace (based on initiative) under Section 22-A.
- In case of misbehavior in any police station, report in writing to the higher authority by noting the name of the officers, badge number and time.
What is expected next?
After this tragic incident, pressure has increased on the district administration and top police officials. It remains to be seen what disciplinary action CCPO Faisalabad takes against the officials involved. Human rights organizations have also demanded a transparent investigation of the incident and bringing those responsible to justice.