´It was narrated from Bahz bin Hakim, from his father, from his grandfather, that:` the Messenger of Allah detained some people who were under suspicion
Hadith Referenceسنن نسائي / كتاب قطع السارق / 4879
Hadith Gradingالألبانی:سكت عنه الشيخ | زبیر علی زئی:إسناده حسن
Urdu marginal note: For investigation, not as a punishment, because until the accusation against the accused is proven, he does not become a criminal. And during detention for investigation, he cannot be subjected to torture; otherwise, retributive action (qisas) will be taken against the one who commits the torture.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 4879