10 killed, scores injured as protests turn violent near US Consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi
Summary
At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured in violent protests near the US Consulate in Karachi following the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Key Points
- At least 10 people were killed and dozens injured during violent clashes near the US Consulate in Karachi.
- Protesters breached the external security perimeter of the US Consulate and caused damage to the premises.
- Sindh government formed a Joint Investigation Team to investigate the incident impartially.
- Authorities across Pakistan remain on high alert as protests also erupted in Islamabad and Lahore with heightened security measures.
