Mufti Tariq Masood, a well-known religious scholar, has dismissed reports claiming that his vehicle was fired upon in Karachi’s Malir area, assuring the public that he is unharmed.
“Rumors of an attack on me are circulating, but by the grace of God, I am completely safe,” he posted on Facebook Thursday. “There is no truth to these reports.”
Earlier, rumors spread online alleging that Masood’s vehicle had been shot at near Ghaghar Phatak in Malir, which led to immediate involvement from the police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
Social media posts claimed that shots were fired at his car, with some alleging that his driver had been killed and that Masood himself was seriously injured.
However, several users expressed doubts, noting that the vehicle in question did not belong to Masood, and they labelled the news as fake.
Another user called the reports “baseless,” stating that there was “no truth” to the claims of an attack. “Alhamdulillah, Mufti Sahib is safe,” the post added.
In response to the widespread false information about attacks on scholars in Karachi, the government has taken action against those responsible for spreading these rumors. Police have enlisted the FIA’s help to investigate the social media misinformation.
The police confirmed that all individuals involved in spreading these false reports would be referred to the FIA. Over the last two days, rumors about gunfire targeting scholars’ vehicles have circulated in Malir, with doctored images going viral, sparking unnecessary fear. Authorities have pledged strict action against the culprits.
Tariq Masood, known for his views on “multiple marriages,” is also facing blasphemy allegations following a recent speech. After the controversy erupted online, a blasphemy FIR was filed against him in Karachi. In response, Masood issued a video statement, apologizing for any misunderstanding and clarifying his remarks.
