Eighteen years have passed since the May 12 tragedy in Karachi, but the perpetrators still remain free from the clutches of the law, as reported by national media on Monday.
Out of the seven cases under trial related to the May 12 tragedy, a verdict has been delivered in only one, in which the accused were acquitted, while six cases are still pending in anti-terrorism courts.
The families of more than 50 citizens who were killed in Karachi on May 12, 2007, are still awaiting justice. It is noteworthy that the incidents of firing on May 12, 2007, occurred during the visit of then Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry to Karachi.
According to details, it is believed that on that day, a lawyers’ movement in support of Iftikhar Chaudhry was ongoing. The government reportedly used force to prevent his entry into Karachi.
Clashes broke out between workers of several prominent political parties in the country. Many people were killed and injured in the events of that day. A state of extreme fear and panic spread throughout Karachi, and law enforcement agencies completely failed.
This incident is remembered as a dark day in Pakistan’s political history. Some analysts believe that the repression and violence of that day contributed to increased political instability in the country.
The incident also fueled public backlash against Pervez Musharraf’s government. After that day, tensions between political parties escalated further.
