A recent video of Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab has gone viral on social media, showing him mingling with citizens, riding through the city streets, and stopping by a roadside tea stall to share a casual moment with the people — a rare gesture that was widely appreciated by many.
However, the same video has sparked criticism as well. Observers noticed that the Mayor was riding a motorcycle without wearing a helmet, and neither did the individuals accompanying him. This act stands in clear violation of Karachi’s traffic safety laws, which have recently been enforced with greater strictness.
Over the past few months, traffic police have been issuing thousands of challans daily to citizens for riding without helmets — emphasizing safety and compliance. Yet, this video raises an important question:
Shouldn’t the Mayor himself set an example for citizens by following the very laws that his administration promotes?
As the video continues to circulate online, people are now waiting to see whether any official response or explanation will come from Mayor Murtaza Wahab — and if a traffic challan will be issued in this case, or if once again, the law will appear selective.
