Casualties and Injuries in Angry Protests Outside the American Consulate in Karachi Following Announcement of Khamenei's Death
March 1, 202677 ViewsRead Time: 1 minutes
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The Pakistani police used tear gas on Sunday to disperse protesters who stormed the American consulate in Karachi, southern Pakistan, in protest against the announcement of the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei in strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, according to Reuters.
Casualties and Injuries
Ambulance teams reported that clashes that erupted between protesters and security forces outside the consulate resulted in the death of eight people and injuries to several others.
About 500 Protesters Storm the Building
The Associated Press reported that about 500 protesters stormed the consulate building, smashing its windows, marking the largest protest in Pakistan so far in response to Khamenei's assassination.
Police Use Gas and Batons
A Pakistani police official named Muhammad Jawad stated that security forces were forced to use batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd after violence escalated, confirming that there were casualties and injuries during the clashes.
Concerns About Escalating Tensions
These protests come amid a wave of anger in several countries following the announcement of Khamenei's death, with warnings about the potential for escalating regional tensions in the coming period.
