Karachi Assault: Police Hunt Suspect After Disturbing Video Surfaces

Karachi Assault: Police File Case After Viral Video Shows Brutal Attack A disturbing video circulating on social media shows a brutal assault on a young man in Karachi's Defence area. The incident, which occurred on the evening of June 1st, 2025, has sparked outrage and led to a police investigation. Eyewitness Muhammad Aslam, who filmed the video, reported the incident to authorities, leading to the filing of a case against Salman Farooqui. "The assault was horrific," Aslam said in an interview with Aaj News. "He was beating the young man relentlessly. His sisters were screaming, pleading with him to stop." Police have confirmed that a case has been filed against Farooqui, who is currently at large. They are actively pursuing leads and investigating the incident. Two other individuals involved in the incident are in police custody. The incident highlights growing concerns about violence and safety in the city. The swift action taken by the police, based on the eyewitness video, offers a glimmer of hope that justice will be served and that such incidents will be dealt with decisively in the future.