DHA assault video sparks social media outrage

Victim seen pleading for mercy as attackers beat him with baseball bat and assault him

KARACHI:

A chilling video capturing the brutal assault of a young man in the upscale area of the metropolis has sparked outrage on social media, showing the victim being beaten with a baseball bat and pleading with his attackers for mercy as several men surround and assault him.

At one point, the attacker is seen sitting on the victim's shoulder and striking him on the head with his elbow.

The victim, identified as Ali, can be heard pleading with his attackers with folded hands, saying, "Ibrahim bhai, forgive me."

The video was reportedly shot in Defence Housing Authority (DHA), Phase 8. The victim reportedly sustained a serious leg injury after being beaten with the baseball bat.

Taking notice of the incident, DIG South Zone Asad Raza appointed the SSP District South as inquiry officer and sought a report. He directed police to identify the attackers seen in the video, contact the victim to obtain details, register a case and initiate legal proceedings against those involved.

PS Sahil SHO Farooq Sanjrani said the incident reportedly took place in Phase 8 several days ago, but the victim had yet to approach police. He said police were using the video footage to identify and trace the suspects and that those involved would be brought to justice.