KARACHI: At least five persons were injured as clashes broke out between police and demonstrators protesting against US and Israeli strikes on Iran outside the US consulate in Karachi on Sunday, rescue officials confirmed.
The protesters gathered outside the consulate on MT Khan Road and tried to enter its premises, pelting stones. The police resorted to heavy shelling to control the situation.
According to rescue officials, five people were injured and have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Law enforcement agencies, including police and Rangers, have intensified security in the area to prevent further violence and ensure public safety
Meanwhile, traffic movement in the area was severely affected due to the protest. Authorities closed the road from Sultanabad leading towards Mai Kolachi, causing significant traffic congestion.
According to Karachi traffic police, vehicles coming from Jinnah Bridge are being diverted towards II Chundrigar Road, traffic from Boat Basin is being given a U-turn at Mai Kolachi Phatak, and vehicles from PIDC are being sent back.
This is a developing story and is being updated with further details.
