Karachi man booked for assaulting domestic worker in Buffer Zone

Accused locks house and flees, police conduct raids as investigation continues

A video showing a domestic worker being brutally assaulted on the stairs of a residential building in Buffer Zone has gone viral on social media, prompting police action. The footage shows a man physically attacking the woman, while another woman accompanying him is seen attempting to stop the assault.

According to police, the incident took place on December 11, while a case has now been registered at Gabol Town Police Station on the complaint of the victim, Yasmeen. SHO Gabol Town Rao Khalid said the FIR was lodged after the victim approached the police following medical treatment.

In her statement, Yasmeen said she had been employed for cleaning work at House No. R-530, Sector 15-B, Buffer Zone. She said that on December 10, a minor verbal dispute occurred between her and Shamsa, wife of Nauman, during work hours.

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The following day, on December 11, while Yasmeen was going down the stairs to leave around 4.30pm, Nauman arrived and began beating her, verbally abusing her and pushing her down the stairs. She said residents of the area intervened and managed to rescue her. As a result of the assault, she sustained internal injuries to her face and body.

After receiving medical treatment, Yasmeen filed a complaint, following which police registered FIR No. 217/2025 against Nauman under sections 504, 354, and 337-A(i) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The case has been handed over to the investigation wing for further action.

SHO Rao Khalid said police have conducted multiple raids at the suspect’s residence, but the accused has locked the house and fled. Efforts are ongoing to trace and arrest the suspect.