Karachi Police use tear gas and batons as Jamaat-e-Islami march heads toward Sindh Assembly

KARACHI (Dunya News) – Police in Sindh capital used tear gas and batons to disperse a protest march organised by Jamaat-e-Islami after negotiations between officials and party representatives failed, according to reports.

The confrontation took place in Karachi when party workers began moving towards the Sindh Assembly following unsuccessful initial talks with police authorities. Protesters continued their advance after discussions produced no agreement, prompting police to launch a crackdown aimed at stopping the march from reaching the assembly premises.

Police units carried out baton charges and fired tear gas shells as marchers pushed forward. Authorities had already implemented a security plan ahead of the rally, placing police mobiles and buses across key roads to block access routes. Special barricades were erected on Court Road and Numaish Road to halt the procession and restrict movement toward the assembly zone.

Officials said the operation succeeded in dispersing the crowd. During the clashes, several police personnel were injured after protesters allegedly threw stones. On the other side, multiple party workers were also reported injured due to police action. Arrests were made at the scene as officers moved to break up remaining groups.

Police confirmed that more than 10 Jamaat-e-Islami workers were taken into custody. A sound system truck belonging to the party was also seized and shifted to a police station as part of the enforcement measures.

Traffic disruption spread across roads adjoining the Sindh Assembly, with long queues of vehicles reported in surrounding areas. Congestion built up on connecting arteries, while some party workers were seen taking shelter in streets behind the Sindh Secretariat. A heavy police presence remained deployed on all major routes leading toward the assembly building.

Asad Raza, DIG South, said several officers were injured after being hit by stones during the unrest. He added that police teams were continuing operations to clear the roads and restore traffic flow. Authorities also called in prisoner transport vans as detentions increased.

Police officials stated that road blockages would not be permitted under any circumstances and that enforcement would continue to ensure routes remain open.

Local party leadership was present alongside protesters during the march. According to organisers, Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar Khan was expected to address workers later and announce the party’s next course of action.