KARACHI: YouTuber Rajab Butt was attacked and injured at Karachi City Court during a bail hearing, raising concerns about court security and legal professionalism.
The incident unfolded when Butt appeared for interim bail in a case against him. A group of lawyers confronted and physically attacked him, causing injuries to his jaw and mouth. The violence disrupted court proceedings, prompting police and staff to intervene and disperse the attackers.
Despite the chaos, the court extended Butt’s interim bail until January 13. Authorities have not confirmed any arrests related to the attack.
Tensions escalated within the court premises following the incident, but the police and court staff quickly intervened, managing to control the situation.
The exact reasons behind the attack remain unclear, and no official statement has been issued by the lawyer’s associations as of yet .
Police authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are reviewing footage from the court’s security cameras.
They have vowed to take legal action against those involved in the assault, stating that no one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands.
