The recently reported death of a teenager in Lahore due to alleged torture of police again highlights the underhanded and deadly techniques used by police personnel to extract information and admission from the accused.
This kind of conduct is not allowed by the constitution and every person in the custody of police has certain rights. Unfortunately, the ignorance of common citizens regarding their rights and also the ignorance of police regarding their limits creates situations such as this.
It is imperative that sweeping reforms should be carried out while the citizens should also be sensitized on their rights and responsibilities.
YASIR HAMEED
Islamabad
(II)
Every single day we read or hear about incidents that involve torture by police officials. Instead of witnessing improvements in the behaviour of police officials, we are observing a decline with every passing day.
This situation needs serious attention of the authorities. There is a dire need to revisit police laws where the use of force or brutal investigation methods is given authorisation.
More importantly, the induction of new officials should be based on merit and ethical training should be considered mandatory. Pakistan is one of the countries where a number of things are taken for granted and no consideration is given to ethical and moral training of law enforcement agencies.
As a result the general public follows the suit and a moral decline in general is being observed in our society. It is important that we mend our ways and include moral and ethical training for the police recruits.
ZULFIQAR HAIDER,
Islamabad
