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KOKO Business · 28 Oct 2026

Courts Disrupted Following Judge Assault

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Following the assault on a judge, courts across the region have been brought to a standstill. The incident has triggered widespread protests, with legal professionals and judicial staff halting their duties in response.

The District Bar Association's appeal led to a full-scale strike, with lawyers and judicial staff refusing to participate in court activities.

Security measures have been intensified at the Judicial Complex and the old district courts due to the ongoing protests. Additionally, an FIR has been filed against seven lawyers, including Aslam Khan Niazi, on the complaint of the judge's reader, Tahir Abbas Shah.

The legal case against the accused includes charges of terrorism, assault, and attempted murder, highlighting the severity of the incident and its broader implications.