Karachi police have arrested a man accused of assaulting a young motorcyclist in the Defence area after a minor collision between a Land Cruiser and a motorcycle.
The incident took place in Gizri, where an argument turned violent after the car slightly hit the bike. According to the FIR registered on Monday morning, the car driver became aggressive and physically attacked the motorcyclist.
Videos of the incident went viral on social media. In the footage, women with the victim are seen pleading with the attacker for forgiveness, while the young man is heard saying he had come to pick up his sisters.
DIG South Asad Raza confirmed the suspect was arrested from DHA and that further investigation is underway. Earlier, police raided the suspect’s home and office, detaining his security guard, driver, and house staff. The Land Cruiser involved in the incident was also taken into custody.
The FIR was filed by an eyewitness, Muhammad Saleem, and includes charges of threats, physical assault, and unlawful confinement. According to the complaint, the suspect and his armed guard forced the biker into the vehicle, abused him, and issued threats.
The suspect had claimed to be a government employee, but DIG South Asad Raza confirmed he is not a government official.
