The young man who was seen being attacked in a viral clip in Karachi’s DHA area told a local court on Thursday that he has forgiven the assault suspect, businessman Salman Farooqi.

 

According to media reports, the hearing took place at the South Judicial Magistrate’s Court, where Sudheer appeared in person and confirmed that Salman Farooqi was involved in the incident.

 

Sudheer said he did not know earlier that he had been called to court and came only after his lawyer informed him the same day.

 

When the judge asked if anyone was forcing him to drop the case, Sudheer replied, “I have forgiven the accused. I have no objections to whatever decision the court may reach.”

 

The court noted that while Sudheer confirmed the identity of the attacker, he did not want to take the case forward.

 

The incident had taken place in Karachi’s Defence area, where Salman Farooqi was caught on camera physically assaulting Sudheer, who was on a motorcycle, while his sister was present.

 

The video quickly spread on social media and led to widespread criticism and demands for action.

 

Following the incident, Gizri Police Station registered a case against Salman Farooqi based on a complaint by eyewitness Muhammad Saleem. The charges included assault, issuing death threats, and public humiliation.

 

However, despite the victim's statement, the South Judicial Magistrate's court on Thursday rejected the bail applications of both Salman Farooqi and Owais Hashmi. The court ordered that both accused be sent to jail on judicial remand while also directing the investigating officer to submit a progress report at the next hearing.