Sami Khan, Zara Tareen speak out against Lahore road rage incident

A recent road rage incident in Lahore has sparked widespread concern among citizens and public figures, raising serious questions about safety in public spaces.

The altercation occurred at the Dharampura Underpass when an armed security guard opened fire on a motorist after a heated argument. A bullet struck the motorist's car, prompting him to confront the guard. In response, other guards attacked the motorist before fleeing the scene, abandoning their vehicle and weapons.

Footage of the incident quickly went viral on social media, showing armed guards escorting a luxury car and recklessly firing in a public area. The situation caused panic as nearby vehicles scrambled to avoid the danger, intensifying public outrage.

Reacting to the footage, actor Sami Khan condemned the reckless display of firearms and criticised bystanders for their inaction.

He said,  “This is Pakistan, where everyone is just watching the show, but no one is coming to the rescue of the rider in white. And how dare that guard fire in public like this… There are so many cars that might have had families in them.”

Actor Zara Tareen also weighed in, criticising regional biases in the aftermath of the incident.

She remarked, “This is wrong no matter where it happens, yet all I see is people in Punjab complaining that this can only happen in Karachi and calling it ‘Karachi culture.’ Well, maybe some places should stay villages and not become cities when they don’t know how — how about that? Ridiculous.”

Many social media users applauded the motorist’s bravery in confronting the armed guards and called for strict action against such misuse of power. Several urged authorities to ensure justice and demanded an end to the VIP culture that endangers ordinary citizens.

Lahore police have seized the abandoned vehicle and weapons. A case has been registered under the Anti-Terrorism Act, and authorities are working to identify and apprehend the suspects using surveillance footage.

The motorist, Muhammad Imran, later revealed that he managed to stop one of the guards from firing a second shot. His courage has been widely praised, with calls for justice echoing online.