Man hung from tree, tortured over alleged relationship in Gujrat

A man was allegedly hung from a tree and subjected to torture by a group of influential individuals in the Galiana area of Gujrat over suspicions of an illicit relationship with a woman, police sources said.

The victim, identified as Riaz, was allegedly subjected to physical assault targeting various parts of his body, including his private parts, after the suspects set up what police sources described as a kangaroo court.

According to police sources, the suspects also assaulted the woman and Riaz with bricks, sticks and fists.

The suspects reportedly recorded videos and took photographs of the assault, which later went viral on social media.

Gujrat Police registered a case on the woman’s complaint, invoking charges including torture and wrongful confinement.

Police sources said the case was registered against seven individuals, including five identified suspects.

Police said two suspects had been taken into custody in connection with the incident.