YouTuber and social media personality Rajab Butt was physically assaulted by a group of lawyers inside the Karachi City Court during a hearing on Monday, leaving him injured and prompting a police investigation into the incident. The attack unfolded as Butt appeared in court in connection with a controversial speech case, sparking widespread attention and concern about security in judicial premises.
According to initial reports, Butt was seeking interim bail in a case registered against him at the Hyderi Police Station when a group of legal professionals confronted him, leading to a violent escalation that left him with visible wounds to his jaw and mouth and his shirt torn. Witnesses at the scene reported that police and court officials intervened to restore order after tensions within the court premises spiked.
Lawyers involved in the confrontation reportedly took issue with remarks Butt allegedly made in a previous online video, which they described as “derogatory” and insulting to members of the legal profession. The content creator’s counsel, Mian Ali Ashfaq, condemned the attack, describing it as unprofessional and harmful to public trust in the justice system.
Butt’s case is one of multiple legal proceedings he is facing, including charges related to promoting gambling and other controversial speech allegations.
Earlier this month, he and fellow influencer Nadeem Mubarak, also known as Naniwala, were granted protective bail after returning from the United Kingdom. In the wake of Monday’s assault, the court extended Butt’s interim bail until January 13, 2026, giving him temporary relief from arrest while the matter proceeds.
Police have opened an investigation and are reviewing court security footage to identify individuals involved in the assault. Authorities have pledged legal action against anyone found responsible for the violence, emphasizing that no one should take the law into their own hands.
Observers note that the broader context of this case intersects with ongoing discussions about freedom of expression, professional ethics, and the responsibilities of both creators and legal practitioners in Pakistan’s evolving digital society.
