A man helps injured victims after a Pakistan International Airlines flight crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Karachi on May 22, 2020. – A Pakistan passenger plane with more than 100 people believed to be on board crashed in the southern city of Karachi on May 22, the country’s aviation authority said. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)
Amid heartfelt messages, there were some comments which joked about the crash.
- News18.com
- Last Updated: May 22, 2020, 6:33 PM IST
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On Friday, a passenger plane belonging to the state-run airline Pakistani International Airlines has crashed near the southern port city of Karachi. According to reports, the plane was carrying 99 passengers and 8 crew members. No survivors have been reported.
Witnesses reports suggest that the Airbus A320 did try to land two or three times before crashing in a residential area near Jinnah International Airport. The area the plane crashed into is known as Model Colony and is heavily congested.
A resident of the area, Abdul Rahman, said he saw the aircraft circle at least three times, appearing to try to land at the airport before it crashed into several houses.
Soon after news of the crash broke, social media was flooded with visuals and condolence messages pouring in for those affected. Messages poured in from all over the world, take a look here:
Every time I read about a plane crash, I can’t help but think about the last moments of those on board. The certainty of death and one’s own helplessness to avert disaster. A tragic incident , such a heartbreaking news just before eid , condolences to all the familes. #PlaneCrash
— Nawabzada Jamal Khan Raisani (@SonOfShaeed) May 22, 2020
However, what was more shocking was the reactions of some Indian citizens who seemed apparently happy about Pakistan’s tragic loss. Amid heartfelt messages, there were some comments which joked about the crash; some Indians even blatantly went on to say that they were happy this happened.
This left the Pakistanis feeling utterly disgusted and shocked at how their fellow human beings could find it in them to rejoice in the aftermath of such a horrific tragedy. While some called it “sick” others felt it was plain sadistic.
Seeing some Indians joking about the #PIAcrash. If you’re happy about this then there’s something wrong with you.
Also seeing many Indians who are sympathizing with the martyred. If that’s you, thank you for being human.
— Ayesha U. (@AyeshaUsmani_14) May 22, 2020
Here are some screenshots of similar reactions:
Photo: Screengrab from Twitter
However, some Indians were quick to point out that not everyone possessed the same mindset and that the “sick mentality” being called out does not represent a majority of the Indian population and instead is just one part of it.
All Indians are Not Same Many Indians fell Sad .. Some of Haterd mind people behive like that.
Allah Give Sabar to Flight crash Familys
— Indian (@KhajaMastanMas) May 22, 2020