KARACHI (Staff Reporter) – A Karachi resident, Mubashir Ali, was left bewildered after receiving an unexpected e-challan notice from Punjab via SMS, despite never owning a vehicle or visiting the province.
According to Mubashir, the message stated that he owed a fine of Rs. 2000 for a traffic violation allegedly committed in Punjab. He immediately checked the official website using the provided challan number and confirmed that the fine was indeed listed under his name.
Speaking to Daily Evening News and Daily Misal, Mubashir expressed deep concern over the situation. “I don’t own a motorcycle or any vehicle, nor have I ever driven in Punjab. I have no idea how this challan was issued against me,” he said.
He appealed to senior authorities in both Sindh and Punjab to investigate the matter and rectify the error. “This is a serious issue. If I’ve never been to Punjab and have no registered vehicle, how can I be fined? I request the concerned departments to resolve this mistake promptly.”
The incident raises questions about the accuracy of automated traffic enforcement systems and highlights the need for robust verification mechanisms to prevent wrongful penalties.
