A viral video showing alleged torture of a citizen by police personnel in Ghalib Market area triggered immediate disciplinary action: the SHO of Defence A police station was suspended, along with an ASI, head constable, and constable. DIG Investigations Lahore Syed Zeeshan Raza ordered a formal inquiry led by SP Investigation Model Town Shahid Nawaz Warraich, requiring a report within seven days. The DIG Operations assigned SP Cantt to conduct a transparent investigation with a 24-hour reporting deadline for accountability determination. The investigation unit head for Ghalib Market, Sonia Naheed, was recalled to headquarters to ensure impartiality.

A widely circulated video showed staff at Ghalib Restaurant in Lahore physically assaulting and harassing customers, sparking massive public outrage on social media platforms. In response, the restaurant issued a public apology. The incident remains under official scrutiny amid ongoing investigations into police conduct in the same locality, highlighting concerns about public safety and accountability in Ghalib Colony’s commercial hubs.

Despite recent security-related incidents, real estate activity remains active in Ghalib Colony, evidenced by a listing for a 574-square-yard plot for sale located near Balapur Police Station at a prime corner on Main 2 Road. The property is marketed as ideal for construction or investment, underscoring continued residential and commercial interest in the area.