The Jamaat Islami red zone sit-in case has been registered at Aram Bagh Police Station following clashes near the Sindh Assembly. Authorities filed the case with the state as the complainant after a protest was staged in the red zone.
Police invoked provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Act and included charges of rioting, violence, interference in government duty, and violation of Section 144.
According to the FIR, officials nominated 30 individuals, including leaders and workers of Jamaat-e-Islami. The report stated that around 300 to 325 party activists participated in the sit-in.
Jamaat Islami Red Zone Sit-In Case: FIR Details
The Jamaat Islami red zone sit-in case outlines allegations that inflammatory speeches during the protest escalated tensions. The FIR claims that protesters resorted to rioting and violence after becoming agitated.
Earlier, JI Karachi Chief Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman had announced a sit-in outside the Sindh Assembly. When party leaders and supporters arrived at a rally, police initiated negotiations. However, both sides failed to reach an agreement.
ہماری کوئی ڈیمانڈ غیر قانونی نہیں۔ ہمارا احتجاج ابھی شروع ہوا ہے اگر ہمارے مطالبات نہیں مانتے تو پھر سب لوگ نکلیں گے ، ڈپٹی اسپیکر صوبائی اسمبلی pic.twitter.com/HSMBSDMby3
— Rizwan Ghilzai (Remembering Arshad Sharif) (@rizwanghilzai) February 15, 2026The situation intensified when protesters attempted to remove barricades and move toward the Assembly building. Police pushed the crowd back before launching baton charges and firing tear gas shells to disperse the gathering.
Arrests and Clashes Near Sindh Assembly
Police confirmed the arrest of at least 10 activists during the confrontation. Authorities also seized the party’s sound system truck and later transferred it to the police station.
Clashes broke out as protesters and police personnel exchanged stones. Both sides reportedly sustained injuries during the confrontation.
جماعتِ اسلامی نے 14 فروری کو کراچی کے حقوق اور اختیارات کے حصول کے لئے سندھ اسمبلی کے باہر دھرنے کا اعلان کیا تھا، جس کے بعد صوبائی حکومت کی ہدایت پر پولیس نے مظاہرین کو ریڈ زون میں داخل ہونے سے روکا۔ نتیجتاً پولیس اور کارکنان میں تصادم ہوا اور ریڈ زون میدانِ جنگ میں تبدیل ہوگیا۔… pic.twitter.com/Glb09zd2kP
— Soch سوچ (@SochVideos) February 14, 2026Media personnel covering the protest faced disruption due to the intensity of the tear gas shelling. Video footage circulating on social platforms showed a heavy police presence in the red zone.
The Anti-Terrorism Act charges indicate how seriously authorities view the incident. Section 144, which restricts public gatherings in designated areas, formed a key part of the case.
Read: Jamaat-e-Islami Protest Outside Sindh Assembly Met with Teargas, Baton Charge
Jamaat-e-Islami has not yet issued a detailed response to the FIR at the time of reporting. Meanwhile, police continue to investigate the events surrounding the protest.
