KARACHI: A video showing a woman in a heated argument with a traffic policeman over tinted car windows in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area has gone viral on social media.
The incident took place when traffic police stopped the woman’s vehicle, which had tinted windows, and asked her to remove the tint. The woman, who claimed she had been driving with tinted windows for over a year, refused to comply.
According to police, she began to argue with the officer, allegedly insulting and threatening him. Despite the confrontation, the officer remained calm throughout the exchange.
“I have been driving this car with tinted windows for over a year. Why are you making me remove them? I’ve bought off the police,” the woman reportedly said.
DIG South Irfan Ali stated that the woman appeared to be intoxicated and was smoking a cigarette during the incident. The authorities are now investigating her behavior and the alleged threats made to the officer.
In the meantime, Karachi’s Traffic Police have intensified efforts to enforce traffic rules, registering 35 cases and issuing 21,859 challans in just one week. This initiative aims to improve road safety and ensure strict adherence to traffic laws.
As part of the crackdown, 10 cases were filed for driving without a license, 8 for reckless and negligent driving, and 17 for encroachments obstructing traffic flow. In addition, 6,265 citations were issued for driving without a license, 3,778 for running red lights, and 2,619 for motorcycles without number plates. The crackdown also saw 2,608 tickets given for parking in no-parking zones and 1,861 for fancy number plates. Notably, 1,585 citations were issued for vehicles with tinted windows.
