Protesters attack Law Minister Zahid Hamid’s residence

Pakistan Press Club – Sialkot

Law Minister Zahid Hamid’s residence in Sialkot was attacked by supporters of Tehreek-i-Labaik and other religious parties, Pakistan press reported on Saturday.

The attackers, that were more than 100 in number, vandalised and pelted stones at Hamid’s house that is situated in Pasrur near Sialkot. Only a dozen security guards were posted at the house, many of whom were injured in the attack, following which additional security forces were summoned.

The police have arrested more than a dozen protesters that were allegedly involved in the attack.

The law minister’s family members were not at the residence at the time of the attack.

Meanwhile, PML-N MNA Javed Latif was injured while he was trying to address protesters in Sheikhupura. His security incharge and a counsellor were also injured in the attack.

According to media reports, former interior Chaudhry Nisar’s house was also attacked by a mob. Security forces managed to keep the protesters at bay.

The unrest caused by the police crackdown on protesters in the capital have spread to other cities.