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Police have arrested four individuals under terrorism charges for attacking a food chain restaurant in North Karachi, part of a growing wave of similar incidents.
The arrests followed a violent incident, when a mob of nearly 100 people gathered outside the restaurant and began pelting it with stones.
According to the police officials, the attack not only damaged the restaurant but also caused harm to a police mobile van deployed for crowd control in the area.
An FIR was registered at the Sir Syed police station on behalf of the state, after which police launched a search operation and arrested four suspects.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Obaid, Waseem, Hammad, and Uzair, meanwhile, the police confirmed that all four were involved in the North Karachi incident.
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This incident is part of a disturbing trend of vandalism, with similar attacks on international food outlets reported in Gadap City, Korangi, Aziz Bhatti, Gulberg, and Defence areas of Karachi.
Authorities revealed that more than two dozen people have already been detained from these various locations, and that the crackdown on suspects is ongoing.
A senior police officer said the motive behind the series of attacks is still under investigation, and further arrests are expected in the coming days.
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The Anti-Terrorism Act was applied due to the scale of violence, public disruption, and the damage to government property during the mob action.
Police have increased patrolling in sensitive areas and are working with intelligence units to prevent further acts of violence targeting commercial chains.
Law enforcement officials have urged the public to remain calm and refrain from taking part in such acts that can cause public unrest and legal consequences.
