57pc of accused tortured during investigation: study a journey through criminal justice system in Pakistan’

LAHORE, Alarming trends were witnessed regarding torture in official custody in Pakistan where more than 57 per cent of the accused said they were tortured during investigation.

And 51 per cent said their families bribed police to ensure their safety during detention; also despite clear court verdicts 44 per cent of the women accused were made to stay overnight at the police station.

These findings were shared by Democratic Commission for Human Development (DCHD) that carried out a study

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