“Ammi Ko Bulao”: Karachi Police SSP’s son lands in jail for assaulting cops at checkpoint
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KARACHI – Karachi’s Defence area witnessed dramatic scenes as a routine snap checking operation spiraled into heated confrontation involving the son of SSP Malir Traffic Naseem Ara Panhwar and the clips of assault on police officers went viral online. امی کو بلاؤ بھئی امی کو بلاؤ۔یہ ہمارا سابقہ روشنیوں کا شہر کراچی ہے۔جہاں پرائیویٹ ویگو نیلی بتی لگائے ہوٹر چلائے گھوم رہا تھا۔پولیس نے روکا تو اندر بیٹھے لڑکے نے باوردی پولیس والے کا گریبان پکڑ کر کہا میری امی چونکہ ایس پی ہے اس لئے "امی کو بلاؤ" pic.twitter.com/ivtrvsmxTp — Political Prism (@PoliticalPrism_) May 1, 2026 The incident occured during snap checking in DHA Phase 7 Extension, when on-duty officers stopped vehicle. The son of a serving policewoman, however misbehaved with cops. The young man can be seen losing his temper on the spot, reportedly grabbing a sub-inspector by collar and unleashing a stream of abusive language. The confrontation quickly escalated, with tensions visibly rising between the officers on duty and the occupants of the vehicle. The stopped vehicle can spotted with police flasher lights and carried a suspicious or potentially fake number plate. Two private guards were also present inside the vehicle, adding another layer of intensity to the already volatile situation. Officers deployed for snap checking can be heard questioning the setup of the vehicle, particularly the alleged misuse of official-style identifiers. As the confrontation unfolded, video clips circulating online show the suspect physically engaging with police personnel, while exchanging harsh words and refusing to cooperate. The footage has ignited a wave of public criticism and debate over abuse of influence and law enforcement accountability. DIG South Syed Asad Raza immediately took notice of the viral footage, ordering SSP South to launch a swift and comprehensive investigation into the matter, signaling that the case would not be taken lightly. Soon after, Karachi Police confirmed that the policewoman’s son was