Lahore: Public outrage has intensified following allegations of police brutality against Murtaza, the husband of Sadia, who, along with their daughter, tragically died in the Bhatti Gate manhole incident on January 29, 2026. A video circulating online shows Murtaza in a domestic setting with multiple contusions on his back and abdomen, reportedly from a police assault.

The footage has fueled widespread anger over Punjab Police's handling of the grieving family amid the ongoing negligence investigation. Social media responses include calls for boycotts of police families and strong condemnations from political leaders, including Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

The incident has raised serious questions about accountability within the police force, prompting the suspension of three officers so far.