Man arrested in Islamabad after assault on traffic police goes viral

The Islamabad Police arrested a man after a video showing him attacking traffic police personnel and creating chaos in a busy area went viral on social media.

The incident occurred Saturday night in I-8 Markaz, where the man reportedly got into an argument with on-duty traffic personnel. According to police, the suspect’s violent conduct led to a scuffle, alarming passersby and causing a temporary disruption in traffic flow.

A video of the incident has surfaced on social media, showing the suspect arguing, abusing, and misbehaving with the traffic police personnel.

In the video, the man can also be seen fleeing the scene in his car after the altercation, as bystanders recorded the confrontation on their mobile phones.

The viral clip quickly drew public criticism and calls for strict action against the accused.

The police said that the man was arrested and locked up in the I-9 Police Station. His vehicle was also impounded while further investigation is underway, the police added.

In a similar incident last year in Karachi, the city police had arrested two suspects allegedly involved in assaulting police officers during a confrontation in the Korangi district. The case was registered for the assault on law enforcement personnel.