Car Crash Incident
KARACHI: An enraged woman opened fire on a truck driver after a car collision in Karachi’s Essa Nagri area on Saturday, creating a tense situation that was swiftly addressed by local law enforcement.
The incident began when a truck collided with the woman’s vehicle, triggering a heated altercation between the two parties.
After the crash, the truck driver, identified as Zafar Iqbal, attempted to flee the scene, seeking refuge behind police officers present at the location to avoid the woman’s gunfire.
The situation escalated when the woman, identified as Alisha Amir, pulled out a pistol and fired shots into the air. Authorities later intervened and apprehended both drivers, taking them to a local police station for further proceedings.
A First Information Report (FIR) was registered on behalf of a police officer, ASI Shabbir, who stated that both drivers were recklessly driving and engaging in a race, leading to the crash.
The FIR noted that the altercation between the two drivers quickly escalated into violence, prompting the woman to discharge her firearm.
Although Alisha Amir possessed a valid weapon license, authorities revealed that the license had expired. Consequently, she was transferred to the Women Police Station, while truck driver Zafar Iqbal was taken to the PIB police station for further investigation.
In a separate tragic incident earlier this week, a pregnant woman and her husband lost their lives after being struck by a heavy water tanker in Karachi’s Malir Halt area.
The couple, on their way to the hospital for the woman’s delivery, were tragically run over by the tanker. The impact caused the baby to be ejected from the woman’s womb on the spot. Despite rushed medical attention, the woman, her baby, and her husband succumbed to their injuries.
The driver and helper of the water tanker were arrested, and an FIR is set to be filed against them. The city has seen a disturbing rise in traffic-related fatalities, with 107 deaths reported in just the first 45 days of 2025.
Among the victims were 78 men, 14 women, 11 children, and 4 girls, according to rescue service reports. This surge in traffic accidents has raised concerns about road safety in Karachi, prompting calls for more stringent enforcement of traffic laws to prevent further loss of life.
