Abstract

A total of 1820 victims of alleged police torture were examined at the office of Surgeon Medicolegal Punjab Lahore during a period of 5 years. Most of the victims at the time of examination were showing visible evidence of Physical trauma. Victims were mainly men. Examination was conducted on the directions of various courts (Judicial Magistrates, District and Session Judges, and Lahore High Court). A wide range of different types of injuries of different durations were observed on various parts of the body. Blunt trauma was most frequent. Psychologic element of torture was also seen in some victims.

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