ISLAMABAD: A young patient allegedly died after being subjected to torture at a private mental health centre in Islamabad, prompting police to receive a complaint from the victim's family, authorities said on July 13, 2026.
According to the victim's father, an application was filed with the Islamabad police on July 12, 2026, alleging that his son was tortured to death at the facility. The father stated that the patient had been admitted for treatment but was found dead under suspicious circumstances.
Police officials confirmed that a case has been registered and an investigation is underway. The identity of the victim and the name of the centre have not been officially released pending further inquiries.
Human rights activists have called for a thorough probe into the incident, highlighting concerns about the regulation of private mental health facilities in Pakistan.
