Viral Video from Karachi Raises Questions About Police Conduct

Quetta:A video circulating on social media has sparked significant debate after capturing an incident involving traffic police and a truck driver in Karachi. The footage shows a traffic police officer gesturing for a truck driver to stop, but instead of complying, the driver accelerates away.

As the truck continues without stopping, the officer appears to run towards a police van in an attempt to pursue the driver. However, rather than starting the vehicle, the officer is seen holding onto its door, prompting amused reactions from onlookers.

Many viewers commented that the officer seemed unsure how to operate the vehicle, attributing his inability to chase the truck to a lack of driving skills. Some speculated that he was using wireless communication to relay information, possibly to apprehend the driver at the next checkpoint.

Critics of the police officers humorously remarked that demanding bribes of 10-10 rupees from citizens would earn them more respect. One individual suggested confiscating the truck’s number plate until fines were paid, joking that upon returning for renewal, the driver would need to pay penalties.

Numerous viewers expressed disappointment that law enforcement seemed hesitant to intervene, with some cynically noting the apparent reluctance to waste fuel as a possible reason for not pursuing the truck further.

The incident has ignited conversations about public perceptions of police professionalism and enforcement in Karachi, prompting both serious and lighthearted discussions about the expectations citizens have regarding law enforcement conduct.