Punjab Police subsequently arrested the man. They recorded a follow-up video statement in which he expressed remorse for his earlier outburst. He publicly apologized to the government, Punjab’s chief minister, and the Pakistan Armed Forces and finished with a patriotic “Pakistan Zindabad.”

A leader from the Pakistan Muslim League-N also shared his apology video on social media.

After his arrest, he recorded a public apology, saying:

“I am ashamed of my words. I apologize to the government, the CM Punjab, and the Pakistan Army. Pakistan Zindabad.”

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It is important to note that the incident happened when the man and his bike got stranded in about two feet of rainwater. In a moment of anger, he confronted a passerby, criticizing the government using harsh language. His angry rant was captured on video and quickly went viral on social media.

The viral video sparked a strong reaction online. Some saw the arrest as a violation of free expression, while others considered it a justified step to maintain respect for institutions.