KARACHI — August 29, 2026 — A high-level police inquiry has been ordered in Karachi following widespread outrage across X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook over viral CCTV footage showing uniformed police personnel involved in a violent altercation inside a residential apartment building in Defense Housing Authority (DHA) Phase 6.
News coverage of the inquiry ordered into the Karachi DHA apartment incident. Source: Facebook
The Viral Incident and Social Media Backlash
The video clips, which went viral across Pakistani social media platforms overnight, capture a heated scuffle in the stairwell of an apartment complex involving local residents, private security guards, and uniformed police officers.
Social media users heavily criticized the conduct of the responding officers, demanding immediate accountability and transparency regarding why force was used inside a private residential property.
Departmental Action and Official Investigation
In response to the viral trend and public outcry, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South and DIG Karachi ordered an immediate departmental probe:
Impartial Inquiry: The investigation officer has been directed to conduct a merit-based inquiry to establish the sequence of events and identify all individuals involved.
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Statement Recording: Statements from the affected apartment residents, building management, and the police team dispatched to the scene are currently being recorded as part of the formal probe.
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