US EditionMotorcyclist Assaulted in Karachi's DHA Pardons Attacker, Drops Case
- Karachi police arrested Salman Farooqi and two associates on June 2 for assaulting motorcyclist Dheeraj in the Defence Housing Authority area after a minor collision.
- The assault followed a minor accident on May 31 and sparked public outrage, prompting police to file an FIR based on an eyewitness complaint.
- Judicial Magistrate South court remanded Farooqi and Owais Hashmi to police custody for further investigation and rejected their bail applications on non-bailable charges.
- Dheeraj appeared in court on June 5, identified the suspects, stated he was not under pressure, said, "I forgive the suspect," and withdrew his desire to pursue the case.
- The victim's forgiveness led the court to seek an investigation progress report but left legal proceedings and public concerns over minority treatment ongoing.
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Pakistani businessman Salman Farooqi arrested as video of assault on Hindu man in Karachi sparks outrage
A disturbing video has emerged from Pakistan's Karachi, exposing the mistreatment of minorities and triggering widespread outrage. The footage shows Salman Farooqi, a prominent Pakistani media entrepreneur and owner of Bionic Films, physically assaulting a Hindu youth in the upscale Defence Housing Society area of the city. What led to the assault? The victim, identified as Sudhir Dhan Raj, was reportedly travelling with his sister Kalpana on a …
Victim forgives suspects in Karachi's DHA assault case
Prime suspect Salman Farooqi can be seen handcuffed and standing behind bars on June 2, 2025. — Facebook@KarachiPoliceOfficialKARACHI: The case pertaining to the assault of a youth in Karachi's Defence Housing Authority area took a surprising turn on Thursday when the victim, Sudheer, came...
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