Mall Road turns into battlefield as lawyers go on rampage in LHC
The lawyers have blocked the Mall road for traffic in protest.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Lawyers on Monday created a ruckus in Lahore High Court (LHC) after a larger bench ordered arrest of president Multan bench Sher Zaman Qureshi and secretary Qaisar Abbas.
The lawyers in an attempt to enter LHC Chief Justice’s chamber broke the main entrance gate and smashed the walk through gate. However; their bid was thwarted by the Anti-Riot Force (ARF) who forced them out of the court premises while using water cannons and tear gas.
The lawyers also brutally tortured a policeman deployed on duty. Later, they made their way towards Mall Road and blocked the road for traffic in protest.
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The main thorughfare became a battlefield as the lawyers pelted stones on the police personnel. On the other hand, police used water cannons and tear gas to dipserse the protesters.
The lawyers turned violent after a larger bench of LHC conducted hearing of the case pertaining to the misbehaviour of lawyers with the Multan bench judges.
The larger bench while suspending the licenses of president Multan bench Sher Zaman Qureshi and secretary Qaisar Abbas, issued non-bailable arrest warrants of both the lawyers.
The bench directed RPO Multan to present the lawyers before the court tomorrow and declared that they cannot carry their duty in any of Punjab courts.
Prior to the hearing, heavy contingent of police and Rangers was deployed in the premises of LHC.
Protests in other cities
Protests and ruckus by the lawyers have also erupted in other cities. In Multan, the lawyers are staging a protest against the court orders in Kachehri Chowk.
In Sheikhupura, the district bar has announced a two-day boycott of the court proceedings. Meanwhile, Sindh Bar Council and Karaci Bar have declared a province-wide strike tomorrow and have also summoned a general body meeting.
LHC Chief Justice remarks
Lahore High Court Chief Justice while commenting on the situation condemned the actions of the lawyers. He articulated that no compromise will be made on the sactity of the court.
