Karachi police have arrested two employees of Salman Farooqi after a viral video showed a young motorcyclist being assaulted in the Defence Phase 6 area.

 

According to reports, the incident occurred in Khayaban-e-Ittehad, Defence Phase 6, Karachi, where Farooqi, reportedly the CEO of a private company, was travelling in a luxury car. A minor collision between his vehicle and a motorcycle led to the motorcyclist being beaten. In the video, a woman, reportedly the motorcyclist’s sister, can be seen pleading for mercy as Farooqi continues to physically abuse her brother in public.

 

 

After the video went viral, Darakhshan Police arrested Farooqi’s driver and security guard and seized the vehicle involved. However, Salman Farooqi himself remains at large. Police say he turned off his phone and fled after the video circulated online. Law enforcement teams were sent to his home and office late at night, but he could not be found.

 

DIG South confirmed that Farooqi has not been identified as a government employee. “No one is above the law, and the victim will get justice,” said the DIG, adding that efforts are underway to contact the affected family and that a First Information Report (FIR) is being registered.

 

SSP South Mehzor Ali stated that although police have not yet heard directly from the motorcyclist, they are trying to locate him. “Once we are in contact with the victim, we will formally register the case and proceed with legal action,” he said.

 

Police presence has been increased outside Farooqi’s office while the investigation continues. Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Zia Lanjar has taken notice of the incident and requested an immediate report.