On March 13, 2025, a violent clash occurred on Canal Road in Lahore, near the Beijing Underpass. Private security guards, responsible for protecting foreign guests, opened fire on a citizen’s car and assaulted the driver, Imran, after he refused to give way. This attack by the Lahore security guards has caused public outrage.
Imran, a clothing trader, recounted, “They fired a shot that hit my car under the bridge.” As a guard aimed again, bystanders intervened, filming the chaos. The attackers beat Imran with a rifle butt before fleeing. Bravely, he blocked their escape with his damaged vehicle.
سفید کار والا بندہ بہت بہادر نکلا، فائرنگ کرنے والے گارڈ کو لاہور پولیس فوری حراست میں لے
نوجوان کو دونوں ہاتھوں سے سیلوٹ ہے کس ماں کا شیر بیٹا ہے جو اتنے سارے گن مینز کے باوجود نکل کر اپنے حق لیئے لڑا
فورا گرفتار کیا جائے pic.twitter.com/kIQqFjQ9cN
— Naya Pakistan (@Naya__Pakistan_) March 13, 2025
Police arrested four guards and seized their weapons and vehicles. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran ordered a case under the Anti-Terrorism Act, filed on Friday at Mughalpura Police Station. The security company faces scrutiny, and efforts continue to nab other suspects, including a linked police official.
The bullet struck Imran’s car bonnet, bursting the radiator. “They shot first, then attacked me,” he said. The Lahore security guards attack highlights safety concerns, prompting authorities to act decisively against such reckless violence.
سفید کار والا بندہ بہت بہادر نکلا، فائرنگ کرنے والے گارڈ کو لاہور پولیس فوری حراست میں لے، یہ کیا بات ہوئی آپ کے پاس اسلحہ ہے اور آپ کسی پر بھی تشدد کرسکتے ہیں، افسوسناک۔۔۔!!!pic.twitter.com/wgyi6yyWdN
— Mughees Ali (@mugheesali81) March 13, 2025
This Lahore security guards attack exposes risks tied to private security in public spaces. As investigations deepen, it underscores the need for stricter oversight to protect citizens.