Videos of DIG’s son firing in air go viral

DIG East doubted the authenticity of the viral videos and images circulating on social media

KARACHI:

Social media is abuzz with video clips purportedly showing the son of a senior police officer flaunting weapons and engaging in aerial firing.

Identified as Asher Mahesar, son of DIG District East Azfar Mahesar, the video captures him firing from a vehicle, with the image of his father also visible.

Sources indicate that an inquiry has been launched into the videos, with efforts to determine the time and location of the viral recordings, which purportedly took place in DHA and District East areas. Meanwhile, authorities from the East and South police departments have maintained silence following the release of the video.

According to sources, the DIG East has doubted the authenticity of the viral videos and images circulating on social media, dismissing them terming as manipulated.

He alleges that there is a deliberate campaign to tarnish his reputation and states that an investigation into the matter is underway. He says the FIA Cybercrime Wing could also be involved to address the issue.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 29^th, 2024.