Two Suspected of Petty Theft Die in Lahore Police Custody

Two women, suspected of stealing cash and gold jewellery, died in police custody in Lahore on Tuesday under circumstances yet to be fully ascertained.

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Published Wednesday 5 August 2026 at 6:30 am AEST 2 min read

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