Four Pakistan police officers suspended over death in custody

    Four police officers in Pakistan have been suspended in connection with the death of a man in custody.

    Protesters surrounded Gunjmandi police station in Rawalpindi over the death of Rehan Anees on Sunday 4 February.

    It has been alleged that the officers tortured the 19-year-old, resulting in his death. His brother claims they demanded money from him, which he refused.

    A post-mortem has been ordered to ascertain the cause of death.

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