ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) has started a fact-finding inquiry into its officials after claims surfaced that they showed leniency to television anchor Mansoor Ali Khan following an overspeeding incident on the motorway.
According to sources, the incident occurred on February 28 near Chakri Interchange 310 around 5:30 pm, when a motorway patrol team detected a vehicle traveling at 166 km/h, well above the speed limit. The initial patrol, including Inspector Waseem Murtaza and Sub-Inspector Saadat Hassan, signaled the car to stop, but it continued driving.
The vehicle was later intercepted near Islamabad by Inspector Faraz Mehdi. According to preliminary accounts, the driver was initially not recognized. Inspector Azhar Latif arrived shortly afterward, and it was then that the driver was identified as Mansoor Ali Khan.
Despite the overspeeding violation, Khan was reportedly allowed to leave without a challan or enforcement action. The incident gained wider attention after details surfaced on social media last week, prompting the NHMP to order a formal inquiry.
Sources said Khan contacted Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, alleging a “character assassination” campaign against him and claiming he had done nothing wrong. Following the complaint, the minister’s office reached out to the NHMP Inspector General, resulting in the inquiry.
The investigation will review whether standard enforcement procedures were bypassed, why no legal action was taken, and the sequence of events involving the patrol officers. Sources added that the vehicle’s number plate was not registered with the Excise Department, which could also be a violation.
When approached, Khan confirmed he was intercepted by NHMP at Islamabad’s toll plaza but said he left with the officers’ permission. He added he is willing to pay any fines if the violation is confirmed and noted that the vehicle’s registration is pending due to technical issues.
The NHMP is expected to submit the inquiry findings to its high command in the coming days.