In a troubling incident that has captured widespread attention across Karachi, two police officers from the Aziz Bhatti Police Station were suspended on Tuesday following their inappropriate conduct at a local biryani restaurant in Gulshan-e-Iqbal. The officers reportedly demanded free biryani for their police station, and when the restaurant staff refused to comply, tensions escalated into a confrontation that was caught on camera and quickly went viral on social media platforms.
The video footage shows one of the officers aggressively threatening the restaurant employees, warning that they would seize the cooking pots—referred to locally as ‘degs’—and take them to the police station if the staff did not provide the biryani without charge. This display of intimidation by law enforcement personnel has raised serious concerns among citizens about the misuse of authority and growing instances of misconduct within the Karachi police force.
Public reaction was swift and critical, with many Karachi residents expressing outrage over what they described as a disturbing pattern of rogue behavior by some members of the police. Calls for accountability and stern disciplinary measures echoed across social media and community forums, highlighting the erosion of public trust in the police department’s commitment to serving the community with integrity and respect.
Responding promptly to the backlash, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) East, Zubair Nazir Ahmed Shaikh, took immediate notice of the matter. The SSP ordered the suspension of both officers involved in the incident and mandated a formal departmental inquiry to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the altercation. The inquiry aims to ensure that justice is served and that such conduct is not tolerated within the ranks of the Sindh Police.
SSP Zubair Nazir emphasized that the police department will not show any leniency toward personnel whose actions tarnish the reputation and dignity of the force or undermine the public’s confidence. He assured that further disciplinary action would be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about police accountability and the urgent need for reforms to prevent abuse of power in Karachi’s law enforcement agencies.
As the inquiry proceeds, the community and civil society groups continue to monitor the situation closely, hoping that this case will serve as a catalyst for greater transparency and professionalism within the police force. The incident also underscores the challenges faced by local businesses and citizens who often find themselves vulnerable to harassment by those entrusted with maintaining law and order.
