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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