Protesters vandalise Samsung billboards in Pakistan over insult to Prophet
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A mob vandalised Samsung billboards in Pakistan’s Karachi over alleged blasphemy. The firm mentioned an inside investigation into the matter is underway.
Protests erupted in Karachi in opposition to Samsung on Friday. (Photo: Screengrab)
Protests erupted in Pakistan’s Karachi on Friday after WiFi units put in at a mall allegedly performed feedback in opposition to the companions of Prophet Muhammad. A mob vandalised Samsung billboards and accused the worldwide agency of blasphemy.
According to Dawn newspaper, the Karachi Police turned off all WiFi units and detained over 20 staff of the cell phone firm following the protests. The police additionally seized the system that allegedly performed out a blasphemous remark.
Protest in opposition to alleged blasphemy of a WiFi system in Karachi. Mob gathered after a WiFi system put in in Star City Mall, allegedly posted blasphemous feedback. Protesters vandalised Samsung billboards accusing the corporate of blasphemy. Police detained 27 Samsung staff. pic.twitter.com/3R8UYbScqa
— Naila Inayat (@nailainayat) July 1, 2022
Following the protests, Samsung Pakistan issued an announcement saying the corporate maintained neutrality on non secular sentiments.
Samsung Pakistan – Press Release July 1st, 2022. pic.twitter.com/IVSpAkH8Lm
— Samsung Pakistan (@SamsungPakistan) July 1, 2022
“Samsung Electronics has reiterated its firm stance that it endeavours to maintain objectivity on all matters of religious significance. with reference to the recent developments in Karachi, Samsung Electronics stands firm on its stance that the company has the utmost respect for all religious sentiments and beliefs and holds the religion of Islam in utmost respect,” the corporate mentioned in an announcement, including that inside investigation into the matter is underway.
#Barelvi #TLP activists in Mobile Market, #Karachi destroy billboards of Samsung for introducing a QR code that’s allegedly blasphemous. pic.twitter.com/saFSbZAp2e
— SAMRI (@SAMRIReports) July 1, 2022
However, there have been additionally studies of protesters blaming Samsung for introducing a ‘blasphemous QR code’.
