{
  "id": 8851578,
  "title": "Gandapur underwent surgery for ‘torture’ injury, claims brother",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/gandapur-underwent-surgery-for-torture-injury-claims-brother",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T23:45:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031431/gandapur-underwent-surgery-for-torture-injury-claims-brother"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur underwent surgery 10 days ago at a local hospital for an old neck injury, according to his brother Faisal Amin Gandapur. Faisal clarified reports about his brother's health, stating that the former chief minister had been taken to the hospital after experiencing discomfort post-surgery. Upon examination by doctors, Gandapur was advised to rest at home. Faisal had earlier posted photos of his brother with stitches on his neck on social media, revealing that nine stitches were applied during the procedure.\n\nFaisal claimed that the injury had occurred while Gandapur was in Punjab police custody before the 2024 general elections, alleging that it was inflicted through electric shocks. He described the latest hospital visit as a routine follow-up, with Gandapur examined by medical professionals and advised to continue resting at home. Faisal also dismissed false propaganda surrounding his brother's health, asserting that the former chief minister had previously raised concerns about his well-being during a meeting of the Apex Committee when he held the chief ministerial position.\n\nDespite facing allegations of health issues, Faisal reported that Ali Gandapur continued to participate in various political activities, including campaigning for the Sept 27 political call and a street mobilisation. The legitimacy of the injury's origin, particularly the claim of electric shock during police custody, remained unverified.",
  "summary": "DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Former chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur underwent surgery at a local hospital about 10 days ago for an old neck injury, his brother Faisal Amin Gandapur claimed on Sunday. Clarifying reports about Mr Gandapur’s health, Faisal Amin said he was taken to a hospital in Dera after complaining of discomfort following the surgery. Doctors examined him and provided treatment before…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}