Anger erupts over Khamenei’s death in Karachi: Violent clash between police and protesters outside the US Consulate, 6 dead, dozens injured

Karachi: At least six people were killed and several others injured in clashes between police and protesters outside the US Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday, following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in the US-Israeli attack on Iran.

According to the police, a large number of protesters had gathered around the Consulate, after which the local police fired tear gas shells and fired warning shots in the air to disperse the crowd. Edhi Information confirmed that six people were killed and several others injured during the firing and clash near Mai Kolachi Road, Express Tribune reported, who were taken to the trauma center of the civil hospital.

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanzar sought immediate details from Karachi’s Additional Inspector General of Police and said, “No one will be allowed to take the law into their own hands.” He also asked to increase security at sensitive establishments and decide on alternative routes to keep traffic flowing during the protests. “Law enforcement agencies are on full alert and are keeping a close watch on the situation,” the minister said. He said that action will be taken as per law against those who violate law and order.

According to police, Shia organizations had announced a march to the US Consulate in Karachi to protest against Khamenei’s death. Khamenei, who was the supreme leader of Iran since 1989, died in US-Israeli attacks on Saturday. President Donald Trump announced Khamenei’s death in a social media post on Saturday, and Iran’s state television confirmed it hours later.