Karachi: Senior police officials said that they have finally recovered the car that was involved in the road rage incident with Pakistan pace legend Wasim Akram in the city's busy Karsaz area on Wednesday.
Karachi-East Zone DIG Munir Ahmed Shaikh told reporters on Saturday that police had recovered the car and also identified the driver as Abid who has been arrested. But he admitted that the main suspect who first pointed a gun at Akram and then shot at his vehicle's tyre is yet untraceable.
"He has not been detained so far," he added.
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Sheikh said police will send the seized car to a forensic laboratory to determine whether it had been in contact with Wasim's car during the accident. He said that the arrested man Abid had confirmed their car hit Wasim's Mercedes after which he signalled them to stop and then chased them and blocked their car after which the fight took place and the shot was fired.
Police sources investigating the incident said the arrested man has claimed that the shot was fired after Wasim banged his hand on the bonnet of their car and used abusive language with them.
The DIG East said that the main suspect had 'indirectly' approached the police to present his version of the incident but the police had conducted a raid to arrest him.
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The held driver would likely be presented before the court Sunday, and a remand will be sought, Sheikh said.
Meanwhile, Wasim has been provided special security while commuting between his home and the national stadium where he is presently supervising a fast bowler’s camp.
Atleast four fully armed personal of the paramilitary rangers have been escorting the former Pakistan captain’s car while security has also been beefed up at the stadium when the camp is held in the aftermath of the road rage incident earlier this week.
"After the incident it was felt that because he is such a high profile figure he should be given security while coming and going from the stadium and conducting the camp," a PCB official said.
Although the incident occurred some three days back when an unidentified man fired at Wasim’s car, the former fast bowler has not skipped a single day of the camp.
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"My wife Shaneria and family have been a big encouragement and strength for me. They were worried after the incident but once they saw I was okay they were relieved. My wife told me that it is my country, my city and I should carry on with my work regardless of the incident," Wasim told reporters.
"My motto in life has always been, ‘Jo daqr gaya who mar gaya, so I am carrying on with my daily routine and I am satisfied with the way the police is investigating the case," he said.
Wasim, 49, also disclosed that he had received a string of support calls and messages from fellow cricketers including many from India.
"Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Andrew Flintoff, Imran Khan and others called me up and many have sent me messages of support. It has just helped me get over the scary incident and continue with my work of working with the young fast bowlers," Wasim added.
