A supporter of former president Pervez Musharraf kicks an "anti-Musharraf" lawyer during Musharraf's hearing at an anti-terrorism court (ATC), in Rawalpindi April 23, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS
Both the sides threw stones and beat other with sticks outside the court building, an AFP reporter said.
Musharraf’s supporters reportedly injured a few lawyers during the scuffle but were forced to retreat as lawyers charged at them. Police remained a silent witness throughout but later resorted to baton charge on former president’s supporters.
About 150 lawyers hurled abuse at the former president while two dozen supporters chanted "Long live Musharraf!"
Pictures showed lawyers hurling stones at Musharraf's supporters, along with engaging in fist fights.
A lawyer and a supporter of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf engage in fisticuffs outside a court during Musharraf's case hearing in Rawalpindi on April 23, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
On microblogging website Twitter, some Musharraf supporters enjoyed the lawyers' thrashing, while others condemned the violent acts of the upholders of law.
Lawyers on the lose, today they got beating of the lifetime, they got what they started #Musharraf #Pakistan #Mush
— Uncle Bezaar (@saadsiddiqui87) April 23, 2013
If #Musharraf has broken the law does it make it ok for Lawyers to act like monkeys with Black Coats. 2 wrongs dont make a right. #Reflect
— Anjum Kiani 🇵🇰 (@AnjumKiani) April 23, 2013
Attacking & torturing to the supporters of @P_Musharraf today, you are inviting others for same act in future. Please don't do this.#APML
— Mustafa Azizabadi (@azizabadi) April 23, 2013
A policeman protects a supporter of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf during a clash between lawyers and Musharraf supporters outside the anti terrorist court in Rawalpindi on April 23, 2013. PHOTO: AFP
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Is this a way we will bring change in our country. It is shame on the part of lawyers. What we are presenting to other Nations.
Geo Musharraf.... !! happy see the supporters of APML. I wish i could be there ..!!
these lawyers should be taken to task. they have no respect for the law they claim to uphold. disgraceful.
they are the dirt that mars Pakistan - we need to rid Pakistan of her decaying trash and bring back the Musharrafs.
i for one terribly miss Musharraf's Pakistan.
Pakistan first!
the people in pakistan have no imagination about the popularity of Perveirz Musharraf, world wide. he is regarded as the most efficient ,talented, honest, and a great orator form Pakistan.he served the country very well and even after his resignation he continued to work for the good image of Pakistan. i remember at one time he was among the probables for the award of Noble peace prize.
And then we argue why to or not to seek justice from court. Shame on you!!
Self revenge ahead of the dignity of their profession. Have some courtesy lawyers!!
The first picture is exceptional. Even Bruce lee will run away when Shalwar Kameez Ninja will come into action.
What yellow journalism? 150 lawyers and two dozen Mush supporters - WoW - this reporter accurately counted 150 lawyers and just two dozen Mush supports. This is called media freedom and independent reporting.
Lawyers are behaving like an illiterate and savage people so today they got what they were deserved.
Kung Fu pandas...
Contempt of court for speaking against judiciary. But no action against lawyers for taking law and order in their hands inside the court premises.
Lawyers behave like illiterate persons. Better check their degrees. Chief Justice should keep his supporters under control.
terrible uncivilised ways - lawyers should be told off for such unjustifiable manners. they are making fools of themselves and impartiality which they ought to practice.
I would never tell my son/daughter to be a lawyer, not like the ones in the video.
these people in the video must be prosecuted and to be checked if they are lawyers or PMLN workers.
This is tit for tat.. people needs to stand up against these lawyers.. today we, tomorrow you will be beaten by these rouge, rowdy lawyers. Look at them how they are behaving.
I am not supporting violence vs violence, but if they continue doing this to Musharraf's supporters.. things will turn from bad to worse.
really funny images. Thanks for the laughs ET
Long Live Musharraf.
Their Licenses should be cancelled straight away. They dont deserve to be in the courts!
To me, a qualified lawyer and an illiterate man. Both are same.