A video has surfaced showing a SIO in Karachi’s Civil Lines police station harassing the mother of a suspect arrested in an arms case. Following the video’s release, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South has suspended the SIO, Abdul Rashid.

The incident occurred at the Civil Lines police station. SIO Abdul Rashid allegedly tortured the suspect in custody, then called his mother and made her listen to her son’s screams. He demanded that she bring money to the station.

When the mother arrived at the station, SIO Abdul Rashid, who was reportedly intoxicated, grabbed her hand and twisted it. He then assaulted her, tearing her clothes. When the mother screamed for help, police officers arrived at the SIO’s room.

The mother managed to escape from the station.

DIG South has taken notice of the incident and suspended the SIO, initiating an inquiry into the matter.