Pakistani boy tortured to death over goat theft

Islamabad, July 16: A 14-year-old Pakistani boy was allegedly tortured to death over theft of a goat in Punjab province, the media reported. Family of Muhammad Amir alleged that the boy was tortured to death on Saturday for allegedly stealing a goat in Uch Sharif town, reports Dawn News. The family lodged a protest and blocked traffic as the police refused to register a case against the suspects, including owner of the goat. According to a senior official, as the boy was found dead under mysterious circumstances, the Uch Sharif police just registered a death report. He said murder case would be registered after post-mortem examition report, Dawn News reported. (IANS)