Karachi Defence assault: Police arrest driver and guard of accused man

Karachi police arrested the driver and security guard of a man who violently assaulted a citizen in the Khayaban-e-Ittehad area. The suspect’s luxury vehicle has also been seized, according to DIG South Asad Raza.

Karachi police on Monday conducted a search at the home and office of Salman Farooqi, owner of Bionic Films and the prime suspect in a recent assault case in Defence Phase 6, but he was not found.

His driver and guard have been arrested as part of the ongoing investigation.

DIG South Asad Raza stated that no formal complaint has been filed with the police so far, and efforts are underway to contact the victim’s family.

Karachi: Influential man assaults biker in front of his family after minor accident

He further added that the police are taking the matter very seriously, and an FIR will be registered against the suspect and his accomplices.

Salman Farooqui was caught on camera assaulting a motorcyclist following a minor collision at Ittehad Commercial in Defence Phase 6.

After his car was slightly hit by the motorbike, Farooqui reacted vi0lently. He reportedly forced the biker to sit inside his vehicle and physically assaulted him.

A video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Netizens strongly criticised Farooqui’s aggressive response to a minor accident as he took the law into his own hands.