Police officials allegedly involved in the reported assault of a woman and her family in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) have reportedly been identified as authorities continue their inquiry into the incident.
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According to reports, the controversy emerged after CCTV footage allegedly showing the assault surfaced on social media, raising questions over the conduct of police personnel reportedly present at the scene.
According to police officials, the two policemen seen in the CCTV footage have reportedly been identified as Haider and Saqib, both posted at Korangi Police Station and belonging to Korangi District.
The two officials were reportedly summoned to Korangi Police Station on Sunday, where their statements were recorded by the head moharrir. They also reportedly appeared before the DIG South as part of the ongoing inquiry.
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Three Darakhshan Police Station officials allegedly involved in the incident were also reportedly summoned for questioning. They were identified as ASI Aftab Mangi, Safdar and driver Yousuf.
The personnel were reportedly seen in the CCTV footage allegedly dragging the male victim and placing him inside a police vehicle.
Police officials said Darakhshan police personnel reportedly reached the location after Madadgar-15 received an emergency call.
According to the police version, the man allegedly resisted arrest, prompting officers to drag him towards the police vehicle because of what officials described as strong resistance.
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Officials further said that other policemen reportedly seen coming up the stairs in the CCTV footage were personnel belonging to the Madadgar-15 emergency response service.
Police officials said Madadgar-15 personnel had reportedly not cooperated with the inquiry despite being asked twice to appear and record their statements.
Authorities reportedly warned that if the concerned personnel failed to appear before investigators, a formal letter would be sent to Madadgar-15.
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The affected family and the women accused of allegedly assaulting them were also reportedly summoned to appear before the inquiry team.
However, according to officials, neither the affected family nor the accused women reportedly appeared before investigators.
Following the incident, Karachi Additional Inspector General Azad Khan directed Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South to conduct an impartial inquiry and submit a report within three days.
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The incident reportedly involved an influential woman, Maryam Raza, who has allegedly been accused of assaulting her neighbours with the assistance of police personnel in the Khayaban-e-Bukhari area of DHA.
Police subsequently reportedly arrested the victims and registered a theft case against them, according to reports.
The emergence of the CCTV footage on social media sparked public controversy and reportedly prompted authorities to examine the conduct of the police personnel allegedly involved in the incident.
The DIG South said the inquiry would be completed and its findings submitted to the police chief for further action.
