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ISLAMABAD— Following a devastating suicide bombing near the courts, the Federal Judicial Complex in the capital has reopened today, with activities slowly resuming amidst a palpable sense of mourning and high alert. A large number of lawyers and litigants arrived for their scheduled appearances, though the complex is now operating under exceptionally tight security protocols.
To mitigate any further threats, the administration has enforced extremely stringent security arrangements. According to Express News, every individual seeking entry is subjected to comprehensive scrutiny. Lawyers’ clerks are granted access only upon displaying their official ID cards, while ordinary litigants must undergo a detailed search, and their personal information is formally logged before being allowed inside the court premises. Meanwhile, security agencies have completed the collection of all critical evidence from the blast site to aid the ongoing investigation.
Judicial Proceedings Affected by Grief
In a collective display of grief and protest against the tragedy, the legal fraternity has announced a two-day strike and boycott of court proceedings for November 13th and 14th. This atmosphere of mourning extended to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), where four judges limited their work to only bail and urgent cases. Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar, Justice Raja Inam Amin, Justice Muhammad Azam Khan, and Justice Muhammad Asif all cancelled the cause lists for regular and supplementary cases. Due to the strike, lawyer attendance was low, and many cases saw requests for adjournment without proceedings.
In a gesture of solidarity, Chief Justice Sarfraz Dogar and other judges plan to visit the family of the martyred lawyer, Zubair Ghumman, to offer condolences. Furthermore, the Day Care Center located in the Family Courts has been temporarily closed for a few additional days to implement further protective measures for young children. These actions highlight the resilience of the judicial system and the human toll of the recent violence.
