KARACHI: The law and order situation of Lyari was brought up during today's Supreme Court hearing over Karachi unrest case, which was termed as a clash between rival gangs rather than a political issue, DawnNews reported.

During the apex court's hearing held at its Karachi registry, Justice Amir Hani Muslim, inquired about the root cause of the Lyari issue, further questioning if the issue was politically motivated.

Inspector General of Sindh police responded by informing the court that the issue in Lyari was not politically motivated nor was it a clash between different communities rather it was a tussle between two rival gangs in the locality.

He suggested the establishment of checkposts on the rooftops on the residence of the Katchi community members in order to ensure the provision of security.

Justice Khilji Arif Hussain remarked that the law and order situation in Lyari had deteriorated a while ago and not just a month ago.

He questioned if action was taken against any police officer for negligence of duty over the situation.

Justice Khilji further remarked that if police and Rangers had failed to establish peace in Lyari then how could peace be established in the whole city.

Few members of the Katchi communits, including women, staged a protest outside the Karachi registry of the Supreme Court where the hearing over the Karachi unrest was underway. The protesters demanded that the court take special notice of the law and order situation in Karachi.

Moreover the court also ordered the Board of revenue to complete its survey of the city's un-surveyed lands within four months.