Pak teacher held for torturing students in Punjab province

A seminary teacher was arrested for torturing minor students in Chowk Azam area of Layyah district on Saturday.

Police said accused Muhammad Arif Sohail beat two students (10-year old) with PVC pipes for not preparing their lessons. The punishment left scars on their backs and legs.

A case was registered against the teacher on the compliant of Khurshid Khan, father of one of the students.

District Police Officer (DPO) Nida Umer Chattha said Chowk Azam police had arrested the accused while students were sent to a hospital for medical examination and treatment.