US EditionClashes Erupt in Karachi During Nationalist Group's Cultural Day Rally
Police detained 45 after clashes erupted during attempts to divert Sindh Culture Day rally from sensitive Red Zone; 17,000-18,000 participants attended, officials said.
- On December 8, Karachi police detained 45 people on Sharea Faisal during a Sindh Culture Day rally, police said clashes broke out as officers tried to divert the procession from restricted areas.
- In view of security concerns, police and rangers were deployed at the FTC bridge to prevent rally participants from entering the Red Zone, and police said stone-pelting escalated the clash.
- Police reports show five police personnel were injured after stones hit patrol vans and a water tanker during 10-12 rallies involving around 17,000 to 18,000 participants.
- Later, Raza confirmed that 12 detainees were released after the Karachi Bar Association president stood surety, and Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar ordered swift arrests for property damage.
- Sindh Cultural Day is observed annually on the first Sunday of December; past incidents included a first information report filed in 2023 and authorities used shelling, arresting two individuals, reports say.
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Karachi Police Arrest 45 After Stone-pelting Clashes During Sindh Culture Day Rally
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Karachi police detained 45 people during a Sindh Culture Day rally after clashes over restricted routes. Officers used tear gas and baton charge after stones were thrown, injuring five policemen. Authorities cited past incidents and Red Zone security concerns while ordering action against those damaging property. World News | Karachi Police Arrest 45 After Stone-pelting Clashes During Sindh C…
Karachi police arrest 45 after stone-pelting clashes during Sindh Culture Day rally - The Tribune
Karachi police detained 45 people during a Sindh Culture Day rally after clashes over restricted routes. Officers used tear gas and baton charge after stones were thrown, injuring five policemen. Authorities cited past incidents and Red Zone security concerns while ordering action against those damaging property.
Karachi police arrest 45 after stone-pelting clashes during Sindh Culture Day rally
Karachi police detained 45 people during a Sindh Culture Day rally after clashes over restricted routes. Officers used tear gas and baton charge after stones were thrown, injuring five policemen. Authorities cited past incidents and Red Zone security concerns while ordering action against those damaging property.
Clashes erupt in Karachi during nationalist group's cultural day rally
Violent clashes erupted near FTC on Shahrae Faisal on Sunday as a nationalist group’s rally marking Sindh Cultural Day tried to move towards the Red Zone, prompting police intervention as police detained 35 people were taken into custody from various locations, causing severe traffic disruption along the city’s main artery The nationalist group had planned a rally from Shahrah-e-Faisal to the Karachi Press Club to celebrate Sindh Cultural Day, w…
Several detained as Sindh Culture Day rally turns violent in Karachi
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