Protest after suspect dies in custody

By Bureau report
August 16, 2022

PESHAWAR: A man allegedly committed suicide in the lock-up of the Michni Gate Police Station after he was arrested on the charges of killing his wife.A police official said one Zia Ur Rehman was arrested by the Michni Gate police for allegedly killing his wife the other day.

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The official alleged the accused committed suicide by strangulating himself with the cover of the pillow. The relatives and villagers of the deceased blocked Warsak Road and demanded action against the police officials. The protestors blocked the road for hours, causing inconvenience to a large number of motorists and commuters.

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