A foreigner working at a private factory on Wazirabad Road in Sialkot was tortured to death on Friday by a mob.

According to DPO Omar Saeed Malik, the incident took place on Wazirabad Road in Sialkot where the manager of a private factory was severely beaten to death by employees.

Per police reports, the employees also vandalised the factory located on Wazirabad Road and blocked traffic.

Upon receiving a report of the incident, a heavy contingent of police reached the spot and tried to control the situation.

According to police officials, after successful talks with a visibly angry group of protesters, traffic was resumed on Wazirabad Road.

The DPO said an investigation into the death of the foreign manager is underway.