Abbottabad: A 17-year-old boy was tortured to death here in Abbottabad over family enmity.

According to local media, the incident occurred outside a mosque during Taraweeh prayers in Abbottabad’s Bikot area.

Initial investigation revealed that the accused left the boy in the graveyard and fled after torturing him.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Following a post-mortem examination, his body has been handed over to the family.

Father of victim revealed to police that accused were enemies of the family. Police has registered a First Investigation Report (FIR) at the Bikot police station and search operation is underway to arrest the suspects.