Salman Farooqi, CEO of the private media production company Bionic Films, has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a motorcyclist in the middle of a busy road in Karachis Defence area.

The disturbing incident, which many are calling a blatant display of arrogance and misuse of power, led to a case being registered against Farooqi at the Gizri Police Station. The viral footage and eyewitness reports detail how the young motorcyclist was beaten on the road in broad daylight. As news of the assault broke, the public demanded swift and visible justice.

In response, South Police moved to arrest Farooqi, but questions are being raised about the nature of his detention. Photos shared online, posing inside an open lock-up, and later, reluctantly wearing handcuffs, have drawn heavy criticism. Many have accused authorities of staging a “cinematic arrest” for optics rather than accountability.

Outrage in Karachi: Bionic Films CEO Salman Farooqi Caught Assaulting Motorcyclist After Minor Accident

Social media users have called the process a full film shoot, mocking the scenes unfolding with sarcastic remarks such as Lights, camera, action, brought to you by Bionic Films and A complete script is in play.

The backlash intensified after staged photos of Farooqi’s arrest circulated online, first without handcuffs, then with an open cell door, and finally, after criticism mounted, a grim-faced shot with cuffs and a loosely tucked-out shirt, seemingly for dramatic effect.

While police insist the case is being taken seriously, public sentiment suggests deep skepticism. Many believe Farooqi surrendered under a well-negotiated “setting” rather than genuine legal compulsion.

A viral comment summed up the public mood:
“The public is not as nave as you think. Justice must not only be done but must be seen to be done.”

As the case unfolds, all eyes remain on whether the justice system will break the pattern of impunity for the powerful, or deliver yet another staged performance.