At least six people died, and many were hurt during clashes between police and protestors on MT Khan Road in Karachi, Pakistan. The violence erupted as a large group from the Shia community marched towards the US Consulate in response to the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli strikes. Social media images showed smashed doors, windows, and chaos outside the consulate, with protestors damaging property and confronting security forces. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse the crowd and regain control, leading to casualties and injuries near the protest site.
Protesters were seen breaking windows and attacking the guard area with sticks, prompting a forceful response from law enforcement agencies. The Edhi Rescue service confirmed six deaths and multiple injuries as law enforcement used teargas and baton charges to manage the escalating situation. An ambulance from Edhi transported the injured to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar requested an immediate report on the incident from Karachi Additional Inspector General of Police Azad Khan.
The unrest resulted in significant traffic disruptions in the area, with both sides of the road from Sultanabad Traffic Section towards Mai Kolachi closed due to the protest. Police surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed reported that six bodies were taken to Civil Hospital Karachi. Authorities closely monitored the situation as tensions remained high in the port city following the events related to the Iranian leader’s killing. The killing of Khamenei by the US and Israel marked a significant moment in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, leading to retaliatory actions in the Middle East.
