Overview
- Butt was attacked by a group of lawyers at Karachi’s City Courts during an appearance on a bail plea, leaving him with visible injuries including a bloodied mouth and a torn shirt.
- The court extended his interim bail to January 13, 2026, and adjourned further proceedings on the plea to the same date.
- Karachi police opened an investigation, began reviewing CCTV footage from the court complex, and pledged legal action against those involved.
- Sindh Interior Minister Zia Lanjhar condemned the assault, said he spoke with the chief justice, and noted that court police were present during the incident.
- Lawyers in videos cited alleged derogatory remarks by Butt about the legal community as a trigger, as he continues to face a case filed at Hyderi Police Station under Section 295-A and separate allegations of promoting betting apps.