KARACHI: At least six people were killed and several injured following unrest erupted between police and protesters on MT Khan Road when crowds marched towards the US Consulate after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to Edhi Information, six people have been killed and several injured near Mai Kolachi Road during the firing and unrest.
Shia organisations had announced a march towards the US Consulate in Karachi in protest of the Ayatollah’s death and voiced their intention to march towards the mission.
According to reports, police fired tear gas shells to disperse the crowd and deployed a heavy police contingent on MT Khan Road, while protesters responded with stone-throwing.
The rally set off from Abbas Town on Abul Hasan Isphahani Road. Organisers and a large number of workers from Shia organisations also began gathering at Numaish Chowrangi.
Participants, including organisers and supporters of Shia groups, were seen moving towards the US Consulate as the gathering continued.
Sindh Minister for Interior Ziaul Hasan Langar has requested immediate details from the Additional IG Karachi, stressing that, “No one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands.”
He called for enhanced security at sensitive installations. He added that alternative routes should be determined to maintain traffic flow during the protests.
“Law enforcement agencies are fully alert and monitoring the situation closely,” the minister said.
The minister concluded that action will be taken against those disrupting law and order in accordance with the law.
As per the traffic police, routes leading to Numaish Chowrangi had been closed and alternative routes were being provided to motorists.
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