Boy, 18, beaten to death in Eid leaves dispute

An 18-year-old worker in the Manawan neighbourhood of Lahore died after he was allegedly beaten by the owner of the store where he worked.

The teenager had taken a couple of additional days off during the Eid holidays, according to the police. An argument about the extended break erupted when he returned to work.

The shopkeeper reportedly attacked him during the argument.

The boy was taken to the hospital in critical condition, where he later passed away during treatment, having succumbed to his injuries.

The accused was taken into custody after the incident, and a complaint was filed. Investigators are still gathering witness accounts and examining the events leading up to the dispute.

Officials are also looking into the nature of the boy’s employment, including whether proper labour laws were followed.

In another incident reported from the same area, a police constable was shot and injured. According to the police, both incidents are being investigated.