KARACHI: Clashes broke out between police and lawyers on Saturday after lawyers were barred from holding a convention against the 27th Constitutional Amendment at the Sindh High Court (SHC).
Lawyers had announced a convention inside the SHC premises, but the court administration denied them permission. Following this, Sindh High Court Bar Association President Barrister Mohammad Sarfaraz Ali Metlo also formally cancelled the event.
Due to the development, the lawyers announced that they would hold the convention outside the SHC instead. A heavy contingent of police was deployed inside the premises and at the gates to prevent them from entering.
The lawyers brought out a rally to the Sindh High Court. However, when they attempted to enter the court, police tried to stop them, leading to a scuffle.
Several police officers, including the Preedy Police Station SHO, were reportedly manhandled. Some officers fled the scene as tensions escalated.
The lawyers then forced their way into the SHC New Bar Room and began their convention there.
Reports indicate that both entry into the SHC building and access to the New Bar Room had been explicitly restricted for lawyers ahead of the protest.
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