Sindh Home Minister Orders Action Against Police Over Assault on Journalists During Protests in Karachi
Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar announced action against police officers involved in the arrest and assault of women protesters and journalists during a day of protests in Karachi on October 13 despite a ban on public gatherings under Section 144.
An investigation into police misconduct has been initiated, with officers who assaulted journalists facing consequences. DIG South Asad Raza condemned the violent treatment, stating: “Strict action will be taken against the police officials involved in the ill-treatment.” He stressed that such behavior towards journalists, even after they identified themselves, is unacceptable.
According to ARY News, law enforcement officials have behaved violently with some journalists while dispersing protestors outside the Karachi Press Club.
The protests occurred at multiple locations — outside the Karachi Press Club, Teen Talwar, and Hotel Metropole — by some religious organizations and civil society organizations.
On October 12, the Karachi commissioner enforced a five-day ban on public gatherings from October 13 to 17, citing security concerns. The restriction, implemented on the advice of the additional inspector general (AIG), prohibited protests, sit-ins, and rallies across the city.
Source: Pakistan Press Foundation