Machar colony incident
On 28 October 2022, two telecommunications workers were lynched by a mob amid reports of the kidnapping of children in Machhar Colony, Karachi. Later, in a statement, the Kemari district police said that some individuals circulated "false rumors" that two people were attempting to kidnap children in a car near a private school.[1][2][3]
| Machhar Colony lynching | |
|---|---|
| Location | Machhar Colony, Karachi, Pakistan |
| Date | 28 October 2022 |
| Target | Two telecommunications workers |
Attack type | Lynching, mob violence |
| Deaths | 2 |
| Perpetrators | Unidentified mob |
| Motive | False rumors of attempted child kidnapping |
| Accused | 34 individuals captured during investigation |
Investigation
34 people were allegedly captured by police and rangers during nocturnal operations in Machar Colony and surrounding areas.[4]
References
- "Two telco workers lynched in Karachi's Machhar Colony". 28 October 2022.
- "Angry mob lynches 2 men after child abduction rumours in Karachi's Machhar Colony".
- "Machar colony incident: IG Sindh briefs Sindh cabinet". 31 October 2022.
- "Police detain 34 suspects in Machar colony lynching incident". 29 October 2022.
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