Lawyers go on a rampage inside judicial complex in Multan

They were protesting against the shifting of the judicial complex, saying the new premises lacks facilities

Dozens of lawyers stormed and vandalised the newly-constructed judicial complex in Multan on Wednesday after their protest against the shifting of the building went unheard.

The lawyers had staged a protest outside the old judicial complex at Katcheri Chowk earlier in the day, Express News reported. Among their demands was the construction of a chamber at the new site.

The lawyers then marched to to the new premises on Matital Road, and broke windows and doors of the judges' rooms and courtrooms.

"The decision to shift is premature. The construction is not complete. There are no washrooms, bar rooms, or any other rooms," a protesting lawyer told Express News.

A heavy contingent of police arrived at the scene but they did not intervene when the protesting lawyers refused to back down. The lawyers dispersed after a few hours.

Meanwhile, Punjab Law Minister Rana Sanaullah, under fire for his alleged role in the Model Town incident, defended the lawyers’ actions, saying they were exercising their democratic right.

Speaking to local media, he said the police were given instructions to ensure none of the protesters are harmed in any way.