ISLAMABAD: Karachi police have arrested a man identified as Salman Farooqi, along with two of his employees, following a viral video showing the assault of a citizen in the Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area.
The incident, which took place on Khayaban-i-Ittehad road, involved Farooqi allegedly beating a bike rider who was accompanied by a woman after a minor traffic accident.
Details of the Incident and Police Response
According to Karachi South Deputy Inspector General Syed Asad Raza, the suspect was apprehended from DHA, and his luxury vehicle was impounded as part of the ongoing investigation.
The victim was reportedly held hostage at gunpoint inside the suspect’s vehicle before being physically assaulted and verbally abused.
The woman accompanying the bike rider also faced aggression when she tried to intervene but was pushed back.
Despite the victim not formally approaching the police, authorities are actively trying to contact his family.
The Gizri police have registered an FIR against Farooqi, his armed guard, and driver under several sections of the Pakistan Penal Code, including assault on a woman with intent to outrage her modesty, threat to cause grievous hurt, wrongful confinement, and intentional insult to provoke breach of peace.
DIG Raza emphasized that the police are treating the matter with utmost seriousness and assured that justice will be served without exception.
Official Statements and Law Enforcement Actions
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar and Karachi Additional IG Javed Alam Odho have both instructed senior police officials to submit a detailed report and take strict action against the accused.
They reiterated that no individual is above the law and that the government is committed to protecting citizens from such abuses.
This incident follows similar cases of road rage and public violence reported in other cities, underscoring ongoing challenges in ensuring public safety and accountability.
Authorities are under pressure to curb such behavior and uphold law and order across major urban centers.
