SUKKUR, Jan. 20 -- Six policemen, including an assistant sub-inspector, have been arrested for allegedly raping a girl while she was in custody at a Jacobabad police station, officials said on Monday. The arrests followed an inquiry conducted by Jacobabad SSP Mohammad Kaleem Malik into allegations made by the victim in a video statement.

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A preliminary medical examination confirmed that the girl had been subjected to sexual assault. The victim, her sister, and grandmother had been detained at RD-52 police station in Taluka Thul in connection with a murder investigation. They reportedly remained in custody for several days.

The SSP stated that acting on directives from...