Father Seeks Criminal Case Against Facility Management
The death of a young patient at a private mental health centre in Islamabad has triggered serious allegations of torture, negligence and possible concealment of evidence.
The deceased patient’s father has submitted a written complaint at Shahzad Town Police Station. He has requested the registration of a First Information Report against the management and staff of the facility.
According to the complaint, the young man was admitted to the mental health centre in June 2026. However, his family was allegedly prevented from meeting him for almost one month.
The father claimed that the facility’s administration repeatedly refused requests for a meeting. He alleged that the extended separation prevented the family from monitoring the patient’s condition and treatment.
The complaint further stated that the family received a call from the centre on July 9. Staff members allegedly informed the father that his son had been diagnosed with dengue fever.
However, when the father arrived at the facility, he reportedly discovered that his son had already died.
The father alleged that visible marks of torture were present on the patient’s body. These claims have not yet been confirmed through an official post-mortem report or police investigation.
Staff Allegedly Fled Centre After Patient’s Death
The family’s application claimed that several staff members left the mental health centre following the incident.
The father also alleged that the facility’s owner, identified in the complaint as Dr Hamza, could not be found after the patient’s death.
No public response had been issued by the centre’s management regarding the allegations at the time of reporting.
It also remained unclear whether the owner or staff members had been formally contacted by investigators.
The circumstances surrounding the reported dengue diagnosis have raised further questions. The complaint did not explain whether the patient underwent medical testing or received treatment for the illness.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the patient’s official cause of death.
A post-mortem examination could help investigators determine whether the death resulted from illness, physical injuries, medical negligence or another cause.
Police are expected to review the complaint before deciding whether to formally register a criminal case. Investigators may also question staff members, collect medical records and inspect the facility.
Case Raises Questions About Patient Safety
The allegations have renewed concerns about the treatment of vulnerable patients inside private rehabilitation and mental health facilities.
Patients admitted to such centres may remain separated from their families for extended periods. This can make independent monitoring difficult and increase the need for strong regulatory oversight.
Mental health facilities are responsible for providing safe treatment, proper medical supervision and humane living conditions.
Any use of physical violence, unlawful restraint or degrading treatment would require a detailed criminal and regulatory investigation.
The case may also require scrutiny from Islamabad’s healthcare regulators. Authorities could examine whether the facility was properly registered and whether it followed required standards for patient care, staffing and record keeping.
The family has demanded legal action and accountability for the young man’s death.
However, the allegations remain part of the father’s complaint and have not yet been proven in court.
A transparent investigation, forensic evidence and statements from all involved parties will be necessary to establish what happened during the patient’s final days at the centre.
