A video of a woman from Pakistan being beaten, kicked and thrown on the ground by lawyers has gone viral online and people are outraged.
The incident occurred in Shakargarh city outside a local court. The group of lawyers shoved and assaulted the woman one by one as police silently watched from the sides, the video that was shared on Twitter showed.
According to a report by Geo TV, the incident was confirmed by an official of Shakargarh police, occurred after a brawl between the lawyers and Amrat, the woman who had come for an appearance at the court hearing.
Amrat, a resident of Shahpur Bhanguk, claimed that the lawyers misbehaved with her whereas the advocates alleged that she attacked them.
According to a report by Samaa TV, she said that the lawyers did not let her enter the chamber, dragged her outside the court and beat her up. The disturbing video showed them repeatedly kicking and pushing her as she fell on the ground while others looked on.
The Local Bar Association’s President, Naeem Iqbal, alleged that Amrat attempted to abduct Yasir Khan, who is one of the accused lawyers.
A police case has been registered against the Pakistani lawyers.
Khalil Ahmad Malik, the Deputy Superintendent, stated authorities received petitions from the parties and an FIR (first information report) would be lodged.
Samaa TV also reported that Punjab Chief Minister, Usman Buzdar, took notice of the incident and has ordered the Narowal district police to submit a report.
Social media outrage
The video got shared on Twitter thousands of times and people expressed their anger at the treatment of the woman.
Twitter user @zakir_Khurram posted the video and wrote: “Lawyers from Shakargarh providing justice to woman in courts premises. These lawyers are educated n law knowing goons of this era. Pity the nation who disrespects its women.”
Whereas, tweep @mazeemtweet suggested that the Chief Justice should take action: “Happened in Shakargarh. Sometimes I hate for being a human as I can't do anything. Real face of lawyers. Highly condemnable act. She is the daughter of someone or may be the sister. What if there were your daughter or sister? CJ should take notice.”https://twitter.com/raving_dead/status/1189475004729221120
