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Karachi US Consulate Attacked in Violent Protests After Khamenei's Death

Violent protesters attacked the US Consulate in Karachi, smashing windows and setting fires, following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Pakistani police responded with tear gas shelling and warning shots to disperse the crowd, resulting in several injuries. The Edhi ambulance service transported the injured to a local hospital, while significant traffic disruptions occurred as authorities closed roads. Sindh's Home Minister sought an immediate report on the situation as tensions remained high in the port city.

Key Points: US Consulate in Karachi Attacked After Khamenei's Killing

  • US Consulate in Karachi attacked
  • Protesters smash windows, set fires
  • Police use tear gas, warning shots
  • Traffic disrupted, roads closed
  • Protests linked to Khamenei's killing
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US Consulate in Karachi attacked by violent protesters after Khamenei's death

Violent protests erupt at US Consulate in Karachi following the death of Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Police use tear gas, injuries reported.

"injuries to several people - Edhi Rescue service statement via Dawn"

Karachi, March 1

Protests turned violent near the US Consulate on Mai Kolachi Road in Pakistan's Karachi on Sunday following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes, local media reported.

Visuals circulating on social media showed doors and windows smashed and set on fire, and chaotic scenes outside the consulate premises, with demonstrators damaging property and clashing with security personnel.

Protesters were seen breaking windows and attacking the guard area with sticks, prompting a forceful response from law enforcement agencies.

Police resorted to tear gas shelling and fired warning shots in an attempt to disperse the crowd and restore order.

According to a statement issued by the Edhi Rescue service, law enforcement personnel used teargas and baton charges to control the escalating situation, resulting in "injuries to several" people, reports leading Pakistani newspaper, Dawn.

An Edhi ambulance transported the injured individuals to Civil Hospital Karachi for medical treatment.

Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar sought an immediate report on the situation from Karachi Additional Inspector General of Police (AIG) Azad Khan, according to a statement released by his office.

The unrest also caused significant traffic disruptions in the area. In an update issued at around 11 a.m., Karachi Traffic Police announced that both sides of the road from Sultanabad Traffic Section towards Mai Kolachi had been closed due to the protest, Dawn reported.

Authorities continued to monitor the situation closely as tensions remained high in the port city following the developments linked to the killing of the Iranian leader.

Khamenei was killed in an epochal attack by the US and Israel, marking an inflexion point in the 46-year Shia-theocratic rule, as Tehran's retaliation set off conflagrations in a swath of the Middle East.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very troubling news. The Middle East is like a powder keg right now. India has vital interests in the region - energy security and the safety of our diaspora. We need a stable neighborhood. This violence in Karachi shows how quickly things can spiral out of control.
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Rohit P
Frankly, the US-Israel action was reckless. You can't just assassinate a top leader and expect no blowback. But burning down a consulate? That's mob mentality. Pakistan's government seems unable to control its own streets. Makes you appreciate our law and order situation a bit more.
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Sarah B
Watching from Delhi, this feels too close for comfort. Any major conflict in the region impacts global oil prices and our economy directly. Hope cooler heads prevail. The focus should be on de-escalation, not more violence.
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Vikram M
The report says "injuries to several". Hope none are critical. Ordinary people, maybe even bystanders or police, get caught in these political fires. The real cost is always borne by the public. Stay safe, everyone in the region.
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Karthik V
While I don't support the violence, one has to understand the anger. The US foreign policy in the Middle East has been... inconsistent, to say the least. Creates power vacuums and resentment. India's diplomatic approach of strategic autonomy looks wiser by the day.

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