Brutal Torture of Rajab Butt Raises Serious Questions Over Rule of Law

Shiite News: An incident of alleged torture of social media personality Rajab Butt by lawyers in Karachi has raised alarming questions regarding the violation of law by those entrusted to uphold it.
According to reports, under the pretext of blasphemy allegations, lawyers allegedly took the law into their own hands and assaulted Rajab Butt, an act that is unacceptable under any circumstances.
The report emphasizes that if Rajab Butt committed any illegal act, the only constitutional forum is a court of law, not mob violence. The authority to punish rests solely with the judiciary.
Observers termed the incident deeply shameful, stating that when educated and law-aware individuals resort to vigilantism, it sends a dangerous message to society.
They warned that if lawyers justify violence today, tomorrow every individual will do the same, erasing the distinction between law and jungle justice.
State institutions and bar councils were urged to take strict notice of the incident to uphold the supremacy of law.