Protests near the US Consulate in Karachi turned violent following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators were seen damaging property, breaking windows, and clashing with security forces. Police used tear gas and warning shots to disperse the crowd and restore order.
Law enforcement agencies, including the Edhi Rescue service, intervened to control the situation, leading to injuries among several individuals. The injured were taken to Civil Hospital Karachi for medical treatment. Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar requested a report on the incident from Karachi Additional Inspector General of Police Azad Khan.
The unrest caused significant traffic disruptions in the area, with Karachi Traffic Police closing roads due to the protests. Tensions remained high in the port city as authorities monitored the situation closely. The death of Khamenei in US-Israeli airstrikes has sparked turmoil in the region, with Tehran’s retaliation triggering disturbances across the Middle East.
