...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
According to a police spokesperson, the two cops were arrested after Karachi police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon took notice of a video doing rounds on social media. The footage showed the two coppers allegedly taking a bribe from a citizen on Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
On directions of the city police chief, the two coppers were booked on bribery and extortion charges following their arrest.
Memon urged the citizens to lodge complaints on the WhatsApp number 0343-5142770 if they spot coppers riding cycle of violence
s, travelling in police mobiles or on foot indulging in misuse of powers or harassing citizens to extract bribes.The city police chief warned the police force that if they are found negligent in performing their duty or found misusing their powers, not only departmental action but legal proceedings would also be initiated against them.