Karachi gunpoint harassment video prompts police probe

KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has sought a report from the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South after a video allegedly showing armed men threatening and harassing citizens in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area went viral on social media.

Lanjar directed police to identify the individuals seen in the footage and take legal action against them if the allegations are confirmed. He stressed that anyone using weapons to intimidate citizens must be held accountable.

The minister also ordered a detailed investigation to establish the authenticity of the video and determine the circumstances surrounding the alleged incident.

The footage, widely shared on social media, reportedly shows several men travelling in a car and threatening people at different locations in DHA. The individuals are allegedly seen harassing passers-by and intimidating pedestrians with firearms.

In one part of the video, a masked man appears to point a weapon at pedestrians. The footage has raised concerns about public safety and the alleged use of firearms to threaten citizens.

Lanjar instructed the DIG South to conduct a thorough inquiry and submit a report on the incident. He said those found involved in such activities should face legal consequences.

Police have not yet publicly identified the individuals seen in the video. No arrests have been officially announced in connection with the alleged incident.

The authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified. It is also unclear when the video was recorded and whether all the scenes shown took place at the locations claimed on social media.

The investigation is expected to establish the facts and determine whether any criminal offences were committed.