According to the victim’s family, Aftab had taken leave from a private steel mill and worked elsewhere for a day, angering the mill owner, identified as Umar.
Aftab was allegedly beaten on Umar’s orders when he returned to help some former colleagues seek work.
Police initially said the victim had withdrawn his complaint after allegedly accepting further payment from the employer. Aftab also reportedly informed police in writing not to pursue the matter.
However, later in the day, SP Cantonment Captain (R) Qazi Ali Raza confirmed that a formal case had been registered against Umar and three unidentified individuals following public outcry and a review of the incident.
