Conflicting accounts of sub-inspector, accused’s parents are asking for an official inquiry
A late-night police check at the Defense Housing Authority spiraled into a high-profile confrontation involving the son of a senior police officer and a police sub-inspector, sparking an arrest, viral videos and a formal investigation into the incident.
The incident took place between Thursday and Friday evening.
The collision occurred during phase VII speed checks, where police stopped a double-cab vehicle equipped with police-like lights and an allegedly fake license plate. What followed was a heated exchange between the driver – later identified as Khubaib, son of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Naseem Ara Panhwar – and Sub-Inspector Shahzaib Shakeel, the in-charge of the Qayyumabad police station.
In videos recorded by both sides, the situation quickly escalated. Police footage shows the officer accusing the young man of hurling abuse and grabbing his collar while repeatedly warning him to remain respectful.
A separate clip, filmed by the driver, captured the officer replying, “What’s so special about being an SSP’s son? I am too,” as tensions rise.
Police later registered a case and arrested Khubaib on charges including dereliction of duty, impersonation and using a fake number plate, along with allegations of misconduct and physical confrontation. Authorities said the vehicle was wearing unauthorized police paraphernalia, including tinted windows and official lights.
According to the first information report, the suspect allegedly refused to identify himself, claimed his mother was a senior officer and instructed armed guards accompanying him to push the officer aside. The complainant further alleged that during an attempt to detain him, the suspect grabbed his collar, used foul language and fled the scene with his guards.
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However, the suspect’s father, Ali Anwar, presented a completely different account. Speaking to reporters, he claimed that after the incident, both he and his wife visited the police station where the officer in question apologized. He said the family fully cooperated and surrendered the vehicle, but claimed the situation changed dramatically after the video went viral.
Police officials confirmed that an inquiry had been ordered by the South SSP, who appointed Clifton Superintendent of Police Khalid Javed as the investigating officer. The investigation will examine the conduct of all parties, including the actions of the police personnel involved.
