Lawyers observe countrywide strike against LHC order for Multan Bar President's arrest
Lawyers will stage protests and boycott the court proceedings.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Lawyers are observing a countrywide strike today (Tuesday) against the verdict of Lahore High Court (LHC) to arrest the president of Multan bench Sher Zaman Qureshi and secretary Qaisar Abbas over misconduct with the judges.
Lawyers from cities including Karachi, Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Peshawar and others are staging protests and boycotting the court proceedings in their respective cities.
Lawyers rally in Lahore High Court
In aftermath of the strike, strict security arrangements have been made in several cities. Police and Rangers personnel have been deployed inside and outside LHC premises. The surrounding areas of the court have been sealed while placing containers and barbed wires.
The litigants are facing immense troubles due to the absence of lawyers in several courts.
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Security personnel stand guard in LHC
Following the court orders to detain president Multan bar, police raided his residence and arrested five of his relatives including his brother as Qureshi was not found in the house.
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It all started when a larger bench of LHC ordered arrest of president Multan bench Sher Zaman Qureshi and secretary Qaisar Abbas. Lawyers created a ruckus in reaction and even attempted to enter LHC Chief Justice’s chamber.
They not only broke the main entrance gate but also smashed the walk through gate which was set for security reasons, torturing a policeman on duty and blocking the road for traffic later on. However; Anti-Riot Force (ARF) forced them out of the court premises by using water cannons and tear gas.
