Karachi man filmed harassing woman amidst rain chaos

A disturbing video surfaced from Karachi showing a man groping a woman while people struggled to make their way through knee-deep rainwater. The suspect’s face is clearly visible in the footage, which sparked outrage on social media.

Many users condemned the incident and criticised bystanders for failing to confront the harasser on the spot. Other demanded the immediate arrest of the suspect and strict punishment.

The video showed flooded streets where vehicles had broken down and commuters were wading through the water when the man, standing with his motorcycle, took advantage of the chaos to harass the woman.

On August 19, heavy rains brought the port city to a standstill. Commuters, including office workers, schoolchildren, and university students, were stranded for hours as vehicles stalled in submerged roads.

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Public transport was paralysed, forcing many people to reach home late at night after hours of struggle.

Thousands of women and girls were left vulnerable in unsafe conditions, adding to public frustration over Karachi’s crumbling infrastructure.

Citizens criticised the government’s failure to ensure a functional drainage system, calling the day a “nightmare” for those navigating the flooded metropolis.