After Bangladesh, Mob Attacks KFC in Pakistan; 10 Arrested

Police arrested ten individuals after a mob attacked an international fast-food chain in Karachi’s Defence Housing Authority (DHA) area on Tuesday evening, according to Dawn.

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Details of the DHA Attack

According to Dawn, citing Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza, approximately 40 people, mainly young individuals armed with sticks and stones, attacked the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet on Korangi Road in the evening, attempting to vandalise the restaurant.

The police quickly intervened and dispersed the group, with 10 suspects taken into custody. DIG Raza stated that the attackers were protesting against the US and Israel’s policies in Gaza. He assured that the authorities had brought the situation under control and would take further action against the remaining protestors and their organisers, Dawn reported.

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Increased Security and Regional Unrest

Raza added that authorities are increasing security measures at other KFC locations. He noted that such incidents form part of a larger pattern across the Muslim world, especially in countries like Bangladesh, with social media fuelling the unrest.

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Second KFC Outlet Also Targeted

In a related incident reported by Dawn, a group of individuals attacked another KFC outlet in Mohammad Ali Society in Karachi during a rally on the same night.

According to Bahadurabad police Station House Officer Naveed Soomro, the attackers demanded the restaurant close and then damaged the premises with chairs, sticks, and stones. Although the police filed an FIR, they made no arrests in this case, according to Dawn.

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Protests Tied to Gaza Solidarity Movement

This violence follows a strike in Karachi organised by traders to align with a global call for solidarity with Palestinians and to protest the actions in Gaza, which have led to a significant loss of life since October 7, 2023.