Female Police Officer Attacked By Karachi Mob Outside Mosque

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A shocking video making rounds on social media shows a female police officer attacked by a Karachi mob outside a mosque in Orangi Town. The incident took place after a slew of men were apprehended for breaking the law and participating in the congregational Jummah prayer amid coronavirus restrictions. After being told to vacate the mosque, the mob reacted violently, injuring SHO Sharafat Khan as well as other police officials.

SHO Sharafat Khan can be seen engaged in a heated conversation with some of the men, demanding the law breakers be filmed. “These people have violently attacked me and broken my glasses. I will lodge an FIR, bring the leader responsible for this arrangement to the station.”

Female police offer, Sharafat Khan, was put in charge of the Peerabad jurisdiction for her valiant performance in the police. As a law enforcer, the woman was only doing her duty. The Pakistani Government has banned all kinds of social gatherings, including those of religious context. Consequently, mosques have been instructed not to hold the weekly Friday prayer in public interest.

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Public places including parks and shopping malls have completely shut down, whereas, grocery stores have reduced their open hours. As the country continues to grapple with the effects of coronavirus, religious dissension among other factors hinders the possibility of flattening the curve.

This instance of a female police officer attacked by a Karachi mob isn’t unprecedented. Other officials like SHO Sharafat have also been reportedly manhandled in spite of trying to protect the civilians. These shows of resistance toward the lock-down are not only counterproductive but potentially lethal.

While there is dire need of social distancing, some individuals from the community are still refusing to adhere to Government restrictions. As of the date of publication, 66 local deaths have been attributed to coronavirus and 4601 cases have been confirmed.

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