About This Case
Legal Support for the Family of Iftikhar Masih
On March 26, 2026, Iftikhar Masih died while in police custody. The family alleges that he was subjected to severe torture during detention and was deliberately killed by police personnel. The family further reported that efforts were subsequently made to portray his death as suicide.
A case has been registered against Mohsin Shah and an unidentified police officer in connection with the incident. The circumstances surrounding Iftikhar Masih’s death remain subject to legal investigation and proceedings.
Following the incident, the Organization for Legal Aid (OLA) visited Iftikhar’s family in Sadhu Ki village near Kahna, Lahore, to offer condolences and provide moral and legal support. OLA is assisting the family in pursuing appropriate legal action and seeking a thorough investigation into the circumstances of his death.
OLA remains committed to providing free legal assistance to vulnerable families and supporting their pursuit of justice through due process and lawful legal remedies, particularly in cases involving allegations of abuse of authority and violations of fundamental rights.
