The tragic incident at the 21st Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally, where a police officer was killed, has overshadowed the event's festivities. According to Dawn, ASI Muhammad Bashir Ahmed Joyia was struck by a jeep driven by racer Faisal Shadikhel, who lost control of his vehicle near the Jamgarh mid-point. The accident resulted in ASI Joyia's immediate death, prompting police to file a case against Shadikhel under Sections 322 (manslaughter) and 379 (theft) of the Pakistan Penal Code. The incident occurred during the first round of the prepared category race, where Shadikhel emerged as the unofficial winner, completing a 236 km stretch in 1:43 hours, despite being third in the qualifying round. This incident has raised concerns about safety measures at the rally, as reported by ARY News, which highlighted that security was tightened post-incident, and spectators were moved away from the track for safety reasons.