KARACHI: Police in Karachi used teargas and batons to disperse a protest march organised by Jamaat-e-Islami after negotiations between officials and party representatives failed, according to reports. The confrontation took place in Karachi when party workers began moving towards the Sindh Assembly following unsuccessful initial talks with police authorities. Protesters continued their advance after discussions produced no agreement, prompting police to launch a crackdown aimed at stopping the march from reaching the assembly premises. Police units carried out baton charges and fired tear gas shells as marchers pushed forward. Authorities had already implemented a security plan ahead of the rally, placing police mobiles and buses across key roads to block access routes. Special barricades were erected on Court Road and Numaish Road to halt the procession and restrict movement toward the assembly zone. Officials said the operation succeeded in dispersing the crowd. During the clashes, several police personnel were injured after protesters allegedly threw stones. On the other side, multiple party workers were also reported injured due to police action. Arrests were made at the scene as officers moved to break up remaining groups.
Published: February 14, 2026 5:17 pm
Source: Pakistan Today — Read original