‘Demonic’ Statue Mystery Solved, A Protest Effigy for Youm-al-Quds in karachi

The viral mystery that gripped Karachi social media has been officially resolved by the Korangi Industrial Area police. The “demonic” figure—which many initially feared had occult significance—turned out to be a prop for a political-religious demonstration.

The Police Operation in Mehran Town

The drama began when a video of a large, white statue featuring a human-like body and a bull’s head (resembling the ancient deity Baal) began circulating online.

• Police Action: Fearing a potential law and order situation or public outrage, police conducted a raid on the shop late Wednesday night and moved the statue to the police station.
• The Investigation: While the shopkeeper, Imran, was initially absent, police detained the craftsman who created the sculpture.

The Statement: Symbolic Burning

According to the official police report and the shopkeeper’s statement:

• The Client: The statue was commissioned by a religious scholar, identified in some reports as Allama Shabar Zaidi.
• The Occasion: It was prepared for Al-Quds Day (observed globally to show support for Palestinians).
• The Symbolic Act: In many such protests, effigies representing “evil” or “falsehood” are torched to symbolize the rejection of oppression. Imran told the police, “Allama Sahib said we were going to burn this effigy in a procession on Friday as a protest.”

Resolution and Context

Following the explanatory statement, the police expressed satisfaction that there was no criminal intent or illicit occult activity involved.

• Outcome: The sculptor was allowed to leave after his statement was recorded. No formal case has been registered.
• Historical Echoes: This incident drew comparisons to a 2019 controversy at the Lahore Museum, where a 20-foot “satanic” sculpture was removed after public backlash. However, in this case, the item was never meant for public display, but for a specific, time-limited protest event.

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Al-Quds Day Processions

With today being Friday, March 13, 2026 (Jumatul Wida), various Al-Quds Day rallies are scheduled across Karachi.

• Traffic Alert: Expected congestion in areas like M.A. Jinnah Road, Numaish Chowrangi, and Korangi as processions make their way through the city.
• Security: Enhanced security is in place at all major mosques and rally points to prevent any untoward incidents.

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