Gold Rush on Korangi Causeway After Rumors Spark Frenzy

Following unverified reports of gold particles discovered in the Malir River bed, a multitude of people converged on the Korangi Causeway in Karachi on Saturday.

Fueled by social media speculation, scores of individuals, encompassing women and children, descended upon the location equipped with digging implements, eager to excavate traces of the valuable metal from the earth.

Numerous individuals were observed excavating holes in various sections alongside the river, and footage capturing the activity rapidly circulated across social media platforms.

Notably, the area adjacent to the Korangi Causeway is notorious as a site for waste disposal and contamination stemming from industrial runoff.

As of yet, authorities have not verified the veracity of any gold discovery in the specified area.