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Pakistani extremists smash Samsung store over ‘blasphemous QR code’

Samsung signs were torn down and burned by an angry mob in Pakistan. | Font: Express Tribune/Twitter

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Score Samsung in the town Islamabad, Pakistan was the scene of violent protests by a group of Islamic demonstrators who said that QR code located in a branch office “blasphemous”.

The protests began when the device WiFi installed at the firm’s branch office in the Star City mall in Karachi reproduced blasphemous comments according to Islam. Because of this, an angry mob gathered at this place and tore off the brand’s signs to burn them later.

Police actions

pakistani police 27 employees arrested Samsung after the events that took place in the mall. According to your statement, “realizing the seriousness of the case, the police went to the scene, turned off the device and seized it”. In addition, he added that “27 Samsung office employees will remain in custody while investigations continue”.

The official press release mentions that they are still trying to figure out who is responsible for installing the device. WiFi in store with support Cybercrime Wing belonging Federal Investigation Agency from Pakistan. It should be noted that none of the protesters were detained.

Samsung position

In its turn, Samsung Pakistan published an official statement through their accounts in social networks note that the company remained neutral with regard to religious feelings.

“Samsung Electronics maintains its integrity in all matters of religious concern and strives to ensure that the company’s vision and activities are known to be impartial and respectful of religion. Regarding the recent events in Karachi, Samsung Electronics continues to firmly state that the company treats all religious sentiments and beliefs with the utmost respect and treats the religion of Islam with the utmost respect.”The South Korean firm said in a statement Twitter.

The company also said it immediately launched an internal investigation to find those responsible.

blasphemy considered to be a very sensitive issue in Pakistan and other countries in the Middle East accused of making similar safe, objective comments for extremist groups Islam. To prove this, a man from Sri Lanka who worked at a factory, her colleagues were lynched for blasphemy in 2021.

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