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Protesting lawyers storm new judicial complex in Multan, vandalise building
[DAWN] Enraged lawyers in Multan stormed the new judicial complex on Mattital Road, smashing windows and doors and mirrors with sticks, in protest over the shifting of the courts for a second consecutive day.The lawyers are incensed that the new judicial complex, which began functioning on Nov 14, does not house their chambers. The protests, which began on Tuesday, continued today as lawyers entered the sessions court after a scuffle with the police. A large number of female lawyers also participated in the demonstrations today. Television footage showed police trying to contain the protesting lawyers in front of the complex. At one point, however, the lawyers managed to break past the police and surround them and were seen aggressively clapping their hands above their heads. The lawyers then broke into the complex building and began smashing windows and doors inside a sessions court with sticks. The lawyers maintain that although four or five months had lapsed, their demands had not been fulfilled and the new judicial complex does not house their chambers. Posted by: Fred 2017-12-14 |
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