Five injured in violent clash between student groups at University of Karachi

At least five people were injured when a violent clash broke out between two rival student organisations at the University of Karachi (KU) on Thursday.

At least five people were injured when a violent clash broke out between two rival student organisations at the University of Karachi (KU) on Thursday, triggering police intervention and heightened security on campus. According to police, the incident began with a heated verbal exchange between members of the two groups in the lobby of KU’s Department of International Relations, which quickly escalated into a physical altercation that spread to nearby classrooms and even the staff room.

Eyewitnesses reported that students from both sides attacked each other with sticks, leaving several individuals bloodied. Faculty members who attempted to defuse the situation also sustained minor injuries. A heavy contingent of police rushed to the scene upon receiving reports of the violence and managed to bring the situation under control. The injured students were shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, while affected teachers were administered first aid on campus.

Police officials at Mobina Town police station confirmed that more than five students affiliated with the rival groups had been taken into custody. Police further said that investigations are underway, and cases will be registered based on complaints from both sides. Following the arrests, members of one student group staged a protest on University Road and Abul Hasan Isphahani Road, causing temporary disruption to traffic.

The university administration has launched its own inquiry to determine the circumstances leading to the clash. Security has been tightened in and around the Department of International Relations to prevent further incidents. The clash comes amid growing concerns about student violence on campuses across Pakistan, with authorities urging educational institutions to take proactive measures to ensure the safety of students and faculty. The university administration has assured that strict action will be taken against those found responsible for the violence, and has called for calm and restraint from all parties involved. As investigations continue, the focus will be on ensuring that such incidents do not recur and that the academic environment remains conducive to learning and research.