LAHORE – The deaths of two women detained at Township Police Station have sparked questions. Police reportedly received post-mortem reports declaring both deaths natural.
The reports found no signs of physical violence on the bodies. They reportedly attributed both deaths to heart attacks.
The deceased women have been identified as Anmol and Aamna. Their families, however, have raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
According to relatives, both women were detained at Township Police Station. The families have questioned how both women died around the same time.
A video clip has also surfaced online. It reportedly shows the women inside the police station on August 4.
The footage appears to show both women alert and speaking with police officers. Their families have questioned their condition before their deaths.
Relatives said the video raises questions about what happened after the footage was recorded. They have called for an independent investigation into the case.
The family also disputed an initial police account. Police reportedly told media outlets that the women died after a drug overdose.
Relatives rejected that explanation. They also alleged that they were not immediately informed about the deaths.
According to the family, they were initially contacted about a theft case. They said they were told arrangements should be made for the women’s bail.
The relatives later learned that both women had died. They said the bodies had been shifted to Jinnah Hospital.
Family members who identified the bodies also made several allegations. They claimed they noticed blood around one woman’s nose.
They also alleged that one woman had torn clothing. The relatives further claimed they observed marks on the bodies.
These allegations have not been independently verified. They also conflict with the reported post-mortem findings.
The reports received by Lahore Police reportedly found no evidence of physical assault. They instead concluded that both women died from heart attacks.
The case has also raised questions about the treatment of women in police custody. Relatives questioned the presence of male police officers in the footage.
They argued that police rules restrict male personnel from investigating women. The family has called for clarification about the officers’ roles.
Relatives also questioned whether medical examinations were conducted promptly. They raised this issue in connection with the earlier drug overdose account.
The family further questioned the handling of the bodies. They alleged that the post-mortems took place while police controlled the bodies.
They also claimed that relatives were not allowed to properly examine or wash the bodies. Police have not been reported to confirm these allegations.
The family alleged that a large police contingent accompanied the bodies to Pakpattan. They also claimed relatives were pressured to conduct burials during early morning hours.
The deceased women reportedly belonged to a nomadic and underprivileged community. Their families are said to face difficult socioeconomic conditions.
Relatives have demanded an impartial and independent investigation. They want authorities to examine the detention, deaths and post-mortem procedures.
They have also called for scrutiny of the burial arrangements and available video footage. Medical records and forensic evidence could help establish the circumstances.
The central questions concern what happened between detention and death. Questions also remain about medical care and compliance with custody procedures.
The family’s allegations remain unproven. The reported post-mortem findings dispute claims of physical violence.
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A definitive conclusion should therefore depend on independent evidence. This includes forensic findings, medical records, video footage and legal proceedings.
