At least six people have been reported dead after protesters clashed with law enforcement personnel near Karachi’s US Consulate, situated on Mai Kolachi Road, according to a hospital official.

The protests follow the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

According to a statement by Edhi, law enforcement personnel resorted to teargas shelling and baton-charge to control the situation.

Speaking to Dawn, Police surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed said six bodies were brought to Civil Hospital Karachi (CHK).

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