Several students were injured in a clash between two student groups at Karachi University on Thursday and were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
According to eyewitnesses, an argument between the two groups escalated and quickly turned into a physical confrontation.
The incident caused panic across different departments of the university, forcing students to seek shelter in safe locations.
Initial reports suggest that several students were injured, while there were also reports of some teachers sustaining injuries. However, officials have not yet confirmed these claims.
The injured were immediately shifted to hospital, where they are receiving medical treatment.
University security and law enforcement personnel reached the scene after receiving information about the incident and brought the situation under control.
Security at Karachi University was further tightened following the clash.
The reason behind the confrontation remains unclear, while the Karachi University administration has indicated that an investigation into the incident will be launched.
An official response from the university administration and the student groups concerned is still awaited.
