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‘Violence is not the solution’, Support grows for Rajab Butt after Sindh High Court assault

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When social media influencer Rajab Butt appeared in Sindh High Court over a blasphemy case hearing, he was thrashed by enraged lawyers along with his friend, Nadeem Naniwala. While the attack was planned for Rajab, Nadeem was also caught in the midst of it, attempting to shield his friend. Videos of the incident went viral instantly, and the country’s law-and-order situation became a topic of discussion again.

The way Rajab was treated despite showing up in court for a controversial case has raised many voices, with netizens arguing about how easily one takes the law into their own hands, especially on court premises. His fellow social media influencers, celebrities, politicians and civil society raised concern and took to social media to express their feelings.

The Sindh Minister, Riaz Hussain Pirzada, honoured Rajab and Nadeem, condemned the attack, and ensured that the Sindh government will cooperate to ensure he receives justice. The video of the interaction soon made it to X.

Rajab’s family went on social media to campaign for his justice and demanded that swift action be taken against the attackers. His wife, Emaan Rajab, demanded accountability and stated that one must respect the state’s law. She posted:

His sister also took to Instagram and said that if this treatment is being served to a known personality, what would happen to a commoner? She demanded justice for her brother and posted:

She also quoted the Constitution of Pakistan and stated the penal code against such mob violence. She also added that 60 lawyers attacked, 2 unarmed men and posted:

Drama critic Momin Ali Munshi also took to Instagram to condemn the attack, saying that two wrongs do not make one right. He posted:

Influencer Kanwal Aftab also stood by Rajab and pledged to support him. Recording her protest on social media, she posted:

Dr Madiha Ahsan, another influencer, posted an Instagram story stating that violence is not a solution to any disagreement.

The Sisterology husband, Areeb Pervaiz, also added that disagreement does not give the right to assault. He posted:

Influencer Sehar Hayat joined the victims’ support and said this incident is an example of abuse of power. She posted:

Mishi Khan, host and actress, also shared her two cents on the case and stated that such cases should be handled in court. The legal profession held prestige, yet the name is now maligned because they acted like goons. She posted:

The civil society also showed its support to the victims of the attack and condemned mob violence. A lawyer and social activist, posted to X and stated;

Saad Kaiser, a social analyst, also stated that it’s not bravery to beat up someone weak in the situation. He posted:

Netizen Dr Shama Junejo criticised the attack and expressed relief that Rajab survived. She posted on X:

A first information report (FIR) has been registered against Riaz Ali Solangi, Abdul Fatah Chandio, and up to 20 unidentified lawyers at the City Court Police Station, Karachi.

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