Defence torture case: Court grants two-day physical remand of Salman Farooqi

A local court in Karachi has granted a two-day physical remand of Salman Farooqi, who tortured a young man in front of his sisters over claims of reckless driving that resulted in a dent to Farooqi’s Mercedes in Defence Ittehad Commercial.

Farooqui, who was arrested on Monday in Karachi, was produced before the court, where his counsel, Advocate Naeem Qureshi, filed a bail application. However, the court rejected the bail plea.

Considering the police's request for further investigation, the court handed over Salman Farooqi to the police for a two-day physical remand.

Earlier, on Monday, Sindh Police had arrested Salman Farooqi, the main accused in the Defence assault case, after a video showing him violently attacking a motorcyclist went viral on social media, sparking nationwide outrage.

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The incident took place in Defence Phase 6, near Ittehad Commercial, following a minor collision between Farooqi’s vehicle and a motorbike.

In the footage, Farooqi was seen physically assaulting the biker and forcing him into his car, while the victim and his sister pleaded repeatedly for mercy. Despite their apologies, Farooqi continued to beat and intimidate the motorcyclist.

The prime suspect is the owner of the production house, Bionic Films. 

The Gizri Police Station registered a case against Farooqi under sections related to violence, torture, and criminal intimidation, based on the complaint of eyewitness Shahid Muhammad Saleem.