Karachi University Professor Assaulted by Armed Guard Over Garbage Dispute

A Karachi University professor, Dr. Afaq Ahmad Siddiqui, was allegedly slapped and verbally abused by an armed personnel after he objected to garbage being burned near his residence in the university’s Staff Town. The incident sparked outrage among faculty, with the Karachi University Teachers’ Society demanding action. Rangers officials later suspended the guard involved and assured disciplinary proceedings. Faculty members emphasized the need for mutual respect between academic staff and security forces stationed on campus.