KARACHI: The grandson of late philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, Ahmed Edhi, was allegedly beaten up by police officials in the Sir Syed town locality of the metropolis on Wednesday.

Edhi's grandson claimed he was beaten and manhandled by police officials during routine checking while he was returning home.

"He was not harassed or beaten by police officials, but was questioned and let go," said a senior police official on condition of anonymity.

The police official added Edhi's grandson was found sitting in a parked car in a deserted lane of the area, hence police officials approached him for questioning.

"Once his identity was established, police officials let him leave," elaborated the official.

Inspector General of Police AD Khwaja has taken notice of the incident and has asked DIG West to investigate the incident and present a detailed report regarding the same.

Following the incident, three police officials have been suspended by DIG West.

Edhi passed away at the age of 88 in Karachi earlier this month. A state funeral was held for the philanthropist at the National Stadium in Karachi amid tight security, with President Mamnoon Hussain and all three chiefs of the armed forces in attendance alongside other top military and civilian leadership.

Edhi was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2013 but had been unable to get a transplant due to frail health. He was receiving treatment at the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT).