Donut shop in Islamabad was sealed by authorities following an incident involving Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa. The altercation, which took place at Crusteez Donuts in Blue Area, was captured on video and went viral on social media, drawing widespread public attention.
The video shows a Crusteez employee refusing service to Justice Isa and his family. During the encounter, the employee allegedly cursed the Chief Justice, using the word “Lanat,” a term in Urdu translating to “curse.” While some onlookers viewed the word as relatively mild, the context and manner of delivery sparked outrage.
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The incident quickly gained traction on social media, with users both criticizing and praising the employee. Some lauded him for his boldness in confronting a high-profile figure, while others condemned the behavior as disrespectful and inappropriate. Memes and sarcastic comments further fueled the online frenzy, with divided opinions on the matter.
In the aftermath, Crusteez Donuts was sealed by local authorities. Reports suggest that the swift closure may have been influenced by the public outcry surrounding the incident. Furthermore, it has been reported that the employee involved in the incident has disappeared, leading to speculation about the potential repercussions of the altercation.
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While the video and its fallout have sparked widespread discussion, the incident underscores the growing tension between public figures and the general population in Pakistan. As Chief Justice Isa remains a polarizing figure, this latest event has added another layer to the ongoing discourse about his role in the judiciary and the public’s perception of his leadership. Here how social media reacted to the incident
Must eat donuts!#crusteez #CrusteezDonuts pic.twitter.com/fpOx0L7Ear
— Sayed Z Bukhari (@sayedzbukhari) September 25, 2024
Suo Moto taken up at #CrusteezDonuts Sealed for Unhealthy Violations — he has committed a 9th May attack
I stand in Solidarity with CRUSTEEZ pic.twitter.com/7LBM0kM5hW
— Awab Alvi (@DrAwab) September 25, 2024
اس ڈونٹ پلیس کو کیوں سیل کیا گیا ۔
پبلک کو آزادی اظہار رائے کا پورا اختیار ہے ۔#Donuts #CrusteezDonuts #QaziFaezIsa#CrusteezDonuts pic.twitter.com/aEQFFZek52— Abu_Usman 🇵🇰 (@insaf_studen) September 26, 2024
Life is too short to argue, just say
'Laanat ho aap par'
and move on.#CrusteezDonuts pic.twitter.com/7YEHXQfT1v
— Gul Gee, thecryptoguru.uni.eth (@GulGeeOfficial) September 25, 2024