The Karachi police chief, Additional Inspector General (AIG) Javed Alam Odho, has disclosed that new findings from the ongoing investigation into the Karsaz road accident suggest that the suspect involved should not have been driving the vehicle. However, Odho refrained from providing further details, emphasizing that the investigation is still underway and a final conclusion will be reached after consulting with medical experts.
The tragic accident, which occurred near the Pakistan Maritime Museum on August 19, claimed the lives of two people—a 26-year-old woman named Aamna Arif and her 60-year-old father, Imran Arif. The incident also left at least three others injured, one of whom is reportedly in critical condition. The suspect, a woman driving a luxury vehicle, allegedly lost control of the car, leading to the fatal crash. She also sustained a head injury and underwent a CT scan at the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC).
Inspector General of Sindh Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has taken the matter seriously, labeling it a high-profile case. In response, he ordered the formation of a special investigation team led by an officer of senior superintendent of police (SSP) rank to thoroughly probe the incident. The police are treating the case with significant importance due to its high-profile nature and the public outcry that followed.
The case was officially registered at the Bahadurabad police station, with charges of culpable homicide and negligence included in the First Information Report (FIR). The complaint was lodged by Imtiaz Arif, the brother of the deceased, who learned about the accident through a phone call. Upon arriving at the JPMC, he discovered that both his brother and niece had died. According to Imtiaz, the suspect’s “negligence, freewheeling, and speeding” caused the fatal crash.
Law enforcement officials stated that since the suspect had a valid driving license, charges of culpable homicide were applicable. Additional charges of negligence and rash driving have also been added to the FIR. The investigation continues, with the police working closely with medical authorities to determine the full extent of the suspect’s culpability.
As the probe progresses, the Karachi police are expected to provide further updates on the case. The outcome of the investigation will be closely watched, given the severe consequences of the accident and the public interest in ensuring justice for the victims.
