The 120-metre-tall Ocean Mall is one of the skyscrapers in Karachi. It is a mixed-use complex with office space and retail shops. It is located in the city’s central business district. The mall is owned by the city of Karachi. The mall has recently opened several restaurants and stores.
Injured boy’s family
A three-year-old boy’s foot got stuck in an escalator in Karachi’s Ocean Mall on Monday. His family, who are protesting in front of the mall, have demanded the registration of an FIR. The incident was captured on video and went viral. Police are investigating the incident.
The injured boy’s family has appealed to the government to investigate the incident on grounds of human rights. The video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms and the #BanOceanMall hashtag has taken off. Many people have urged the government to punish the mall’s management, impose strict laws, and ban the shopping mall until the case is resolved.
The incident happened on the 9th of May, 2022. The Clifton Police have registered an FIR under the Section 25 of the Telegraph Act and Section 337-F of the PPC. The FIR was filed against the management, which has not yet responded to the incident.
The parents of the injured boy claim that the mall administration threatened them and lodged false cases against them. In response, the injured boy’s family staged a protest to seek justice and seek compensation. They were eventually transferred to South City Hospital and later to the Tariq Road Hospital for further treatment.
Management of Ocean Mall
The Management of Ocean Mall Pakistan has been under fire for allegedly abusing the customers of its shopping mall. The incident occurred two months ago and the police have registered a FIR under Section 25 of the Telegraph Act and Section 337-F of the PPC. The victim was injured and later transferred to a hospital in Tariq Road. The incident has sparked a public outcry against the management of the mall.
The incident has led to a protest outside the Ocean Mall, which is situated in the upscale Clifton neighbourhood. The family of the boy injured in the incident demanded the registration of a FIR against the management of the mall. They claimed that the administration had used threatening language with the parents and lodged false complaints against them. The administration, on the other hand, has maintained that the boy’s foot got stuck in a malfunctioning escalator.
Escalator that injured boy
In a viral video that has been circulating across social media, a boy was injured after being trapped in an escalator at an Ocean Park mall. A left rubber shoe on the child’s foot got stuck between the steps and side skirt panel of an escalator in the Adventure Land section. The boy’s pregnant mother intervened and dragged him out to prevent further injury. His toe was amputated, but the other two toes were permanently deformed and he suffered an emotional and psychological impact from the incident.
After the incident, the DC of Ocean Mall, Irshad Ali Sodher, met the family and assured them that they would get all the assistance and protection they need. Meanwhile, SSP-South Rai Ijaz said a FIR would be filed against the mall’s management.
The incident has caused a furious reaction among the general public. The boy’s family is claiming negligence on the part of the escalator owner. However, the owner of the Ocean Mall has denied any wrongdoing. The FIR has been filed under the Pakistani penal code section 337-F.
The boy’s family is seeking compensation for their son. The incident has caused immense public outrage and hashtag #BanOceanMall has become a popular trend. Many people have taken to social media to voice their anger and demand that the mall’s management be penalized severely. There are also calls for strict enforcement of the law.
Restaurants in Ocean Mall
Restaurants in Ocean Mall Pakistan offer an array of cuisines. From Mediterranean to Desi, you’ll find it here. You’ll also enjoy the roof-top view of Karachi. However, you don’t have to stop there. The other options in Ocean Mall Pakistan include restaurants that are located in other nearby locations.
In the posh Clifton neighborhood, the Ocean Mall and Tower is a 28-story shopping mall. Originally slated to be a Sofitel Hotel, this mall opened in 2014. With its own 5 MW powerhouse, it is 100% self-sufficient in terms of energy, and boasts an array of stores and restaurants. The mall features something for every taste and budget. Whether you’re shopping for clothes, food, or entertainment, you’re sure to find something at this 24-hour mall.
Case law in Pakistan
There are numerous hurdles to the applicability of US or UK case law to the situation in Pakistan. Firstly, the courts in Pakistan are not accustomed to the concept of tort law. This, in turn, discourages potential litigants. There is also a dearth of case law in the country. This is a problem that prevents many cases of negligence from being brought before courts.
The Ocean Mall shopping centre is being sued for negligence and criminal negligence. A three-year-old boy almost lost his leg in a freak accident at the centre. The parents were allegedly threatened by the mall’s administration. The administration claimed that the boy’s foot got stuck in an escalator due to faulty operation.
If the mall knew about the malfunctioning escalator, it would be considered negligent. Despite the fact that it was not working properly, the mall continued to operate it. This would be criminal negligence if it wasn’t aware of the risks or did not follow standard safety measures. The mall will need to prove that they knew about the danger but failed to take steps to avoid it.
