Samsung blasphemy in Pakistan: There was ruckus and vandalism in Karachi, Pakistan when the employees of Samsung Company were accused of blasphemy in Star City Mall for 'insulting' Prophet Mohammad.
In this case, the police have taken 27 employees of the company into custody. It is alleged that a WiFi device was installed in Karachi's Star City Mall, which allegedly led to blasphemy.
According to the news published in the newspaper, the Karachi Police, understanding the seriousness of the matter, have switched off all Wi-Fi's. Along with this, the police have also confiscated the device from which blasphemy was done.
The Samsung company has apologized on the matter and said that the company has maintained neutrality on religious matters.
The frenzied mob was objecting to the QR code on the billboard of the mobile company, which they believed was blasphemous and insulting to Allah.
Angry with this QR code, the mob raised slogans after the arson. Anger is also being seen on social media regarding the matter.
A police officer said that they are working with the Federal Investigation Agency's cybercrime wing throughout the case to find out who was responsible for setting up these devices. In this case, the employees are being interrogated by taking them into custody.
Blasphemy is considered a highly sensitive issue in Pakistan, and it's accused are easy targets for radical groups. There are also strict laws on blasphemy. Last year, a Sri Lankan worker was lynched to death by a factory worker on charges of blasphemy.
Samsung company issued a statement
It is seen in the video how people are harming the mall while targeting the Samsung company. During this, they are also raising slogans.
Meanwhile, a statement has also surfaced by the Samsung company. In this statement, Samsung company has said that the company has not hurt religious sentiments. The company has also stated that it endeavours to maintain impartiality on all matters of religious importance and that it respects the religious sentiments and beliefs of all. The company also said that they have started an investigation into the matter.
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