KARACHI: Karachi Police claims that social media reports of a female worker allegedly gang-raped by her colleagues at denim manufacturing powerhouse Artistic Milliners in Korangi  is “fake news” being spread by society’s “enemies”. Reports of alleged gang-rape drew outrage on social media. Some reports even claimed that employee in question had died.

Korangi SSP however said that SDPO Korangi conducted an inquiry and found that allegations were an attempt by a fake Facebook channel called ‘Dhoom Plus’ to defame reputation of Artistic Milliners. “It was an attempt to defame reputation of company by Sagir Buledi press reporter and member of Sindh Sajagi Labour Federation, who is operating fake Dhoom plus channel on Facebook,” Korangi SSP said in a letter to secretary-general of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry.

Meanwhile, KATI also expressed deep concerns over allegations against company. We reiterate that Artistic Milliners (Pvt) Ltd is a very old and valued member of KATI. It is one of largest exporters of Pakistan earning precious foreign exchange for Pakistan and enjoying an excellent repute among industries,” read KATI statement. DIG East Muqaddas Haider meanwhile said an extremely inappropriate news is being made viral on social media where videos of a woman and alleged rape are being linked with factory.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 08 2022

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