Lawyers in Lahore have trashed a hospital and caused chaos
Every other day, we hear countless stories of protests occurring in all parts of Pakistan. While protests are a sign of a vibrant democracy, there is something to be said about the manner in which such protests are carried out and the consequences of such actions.
A mob of furious lawyers in Lahore stormed Punjab Institute of Cardiology in Lahore
The attack stemmed from an ongoing feud between young doctors and the lawyers. The hospital in Lahore became a battleground when the lawyers barged in, raising slogans and shattering glass windows.
#Lawyers have vandalised Punjab Institute of Cardiology (PIC) #Lahore, destroyed the property and attacked media and patients.#وکلا_گردی_بندکرو #GraciasNintenderos #CAB_नहीं_चलेगा #DisneyAdaptPercyJackson pic.twitter.com/fqIHwRIagY
— News and Views (@NewsAurViews) December 11, 2019
According to reports, a female patient allegedly died due to the disruption in the scheduled surgeries because of the attack on the hospital by lawyers in Lahore
The chaos led to staff fleeing and locking themselves up. The patients in need of critical care were left unattended and doctors were injured. There were reports of multiple casualties.
This is terrorism
Arrest & hang all the terrorist lawyers who attacked hospital & patients. Enough is enough #Lahore #Lawyers pic.twitter.com/NNSFNbyDBx— Faisal (@FaisalViewss) December 11, 2019
There are further reports of multiple patients passing away in this scuffle by lawyers in Lahore
Between 4 and 12 patients are reported to have died because of this attack.
This is terrorism
Arrest & hang all the terrorist lawyers who attacked hospital & patients. Enough is enough #Lahore #Lawyers pic.twitter.com/NNSFNbyDBx— Faisal (@FaisalViewss) December 11, 2019
This entire situation has left people in utter shock and disbelief
#lawyers gone berserk at PIC disrupting the treatment of patients. Holding sticks, guns and what not… Horrible! Are these the ones who protect the judicial system of this country? Disbar these bastards!
— Yashal Jalil (@yashal_chishti) December 11, 2019
Just can't believe what is going on at PIC Lahore. Terrible behaviour. Shocking and threatening. #PIC #lawyers #Doctors
— Madiha Abid Ali (@MadihaAbidAli) December 11, 2019
They are questioning the education and training of lawyers
For a profession that is supposed to uphold the law, people are ashamed and genuinely angered to see lawyers being the ones to cause such disruption and destruction to property. Not only that, they are also endangering the lives of several innocent patients.
Heart breaking for any developed nation to see prestigious individuals like #doctors and #lawyers against each other in such brutal physical fights. Strongly condemn what's happening inside hospitals of #Lahore today. May peace prevail and issues resolve with grace and respect.
— Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah (@SyZulfiqarShah) December 11, 2019
These are the educated upholders of our legal system … Very sad! #Lawyers#Lahore https://t.co/m2KhmEQo4I
— Karachi Scribes (@KarachiScribes) December 11, 2019
This is what these goons are taught and trained for? https://t.co/Z9JbFmP6ah
— Sheharyar Rizwan (@sheharyarizwan) December 11, 2019
People are condemning this insensitive attack
Legal fraternity are men of Law. They should follow the law to the fullest. Scenes coming on TV at the Punjab Insitute of Cardiology will damage the reputation of legal fraternity all across Pak. This is highly condemnable and cannot be justified under any circumstances #lawyers
— Dr. Afnan Ullah ڈاکٹر افنان اللہ خان (@afnanullahkh) December 11, 2019
Strongly Condemn the brutal attack on #PICLahore by #Lawyers. A lady died today & heart patients are suffering.@UsmanAKBuzdar Stop taking notices & take Action.@IGPpunjab No action is taken by @Lahorepoliceops they are unable to handle even right now. @OFFICIALDPRPP
— Mansoor Azam Qazi (@MansoorAzamQazi) December 11, 2019
They are demanding strict actions against the lawyers involved
This is terrorism
Arrest & hang all the terrorist lawyers who attacked hospital & patients. Enough is enough #Lahore #Lawyers pic.twitter.com/mZc0m2b0JU#Lahore pic.twitter.com/ltcpFzxdLp— Zakia Zaka🇵🇰🇹🇷 (@TheZakiaZaka) December 11, 2019
We are waiting for a day we can observe a peaceful protest, without things going violent. The use of hospital premises for riots causes suffering only for poor patients. The death of these patients due to some stupid fight between our prestigious fraternities is just plain abhorrent. Higher authorities should definitely take strict action against the people involved in such disruptive actions that endanger innocent lives.
This is a developing story.
Cover image via @DialoguePak via Twitter / marham.pk