Contradictory accounts from sub-inspector and accused’s parents spark official investigation
A late-night police check at the Defense Housing Authority led to a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, prompting an arrest, viral videos and a formal investigation into the incident.
The incident occurred between Thursday and Friday night.
The confrontation occurred during a quick check in Phase VII, where police stopped a dual-cab vehicle equipped with police-style lights and an allegedly fake license plate. What followed was a heated exchange between the driver, later identified as Khubaib, son of senior superintendent of police Naseem Ara Panhwar, and sub-inspector Shahzaib Shakeel, in-charge of the Qayyumabad police outpost.
In videos recorded from both sides, the situation quickly escalated. Police footage shows the officer accusing the young man of insulting him and grabbing him by the neck, while repeatedly warning him to be respectful.
A separate clip, filmed by the driver, captured the officer responding: “What’s so special about being the son of the SSP? I’m one too,” as tensions rise.
Police later registered a case and arrested Khubaib on charges of obstruction of duty, impersonation and use of false number plate, besides allegations of misconduct and physical confrontation. Authorities said the vehicle was carrying unauthorized police accessories, including tinted windows and officer-style lights.
According to first information, the suspect allegedly refused to identify himself, claimed that his mother was a senior officer, and ordered the armed guards accompanying him to push the officer. The complainant further alleged that during an attempt to arrest him, the suspect grabbed him by the neck, used abusive language and fled the scene with his guards.
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However, the suspect’s father, Ali Anwar, presented a very different account. Speaking to reporters, he stated that after the incident, both he and his wife went to the police station, where the officer in question apologized. He said the family fully cooperated and handed over the vehicle, but alleged that the situation changed drastically after the video went viral.
Police officials confirmed that the South SSP had ordered an investigation and appointed Clifton Superintendent of Police Khalid Javed as the investigation officer. The investigation will examine the conduct of all parties, including the actions of the police personnel involved.
