Pakistan: More than 300 people booked after clashes between police, protesters in Karachi

Jan 01, 2025

According to the FIR, the protesters targeted police using batons, stones and even fired at them, injuring six officers.

Pakistan: Protesters clash with police while storming Supreme Court over blasphemy case

Aug 20, 2024

According to the report by Dawn, police used batons and teargas to block protesters from reaching the Supreme Court premises

Indian Navy ends ‘colonial legacy’ of carrying batons with immediate effect

Jul 29, 2023

In a communication issued by the force, the Indian Navy said: “With the passage of time, carrying of batons by naval personnel has become...

Nepal: Thousands of pro-monarchy protesters clash with police, demand reinstatement of monarchy, Hindu state

Apr 09, 2024

Dozens of pro-monarchy protestors were injured when they broke into a restricted zone, tearing down the barricades, prompting police to use batons, tear gas...

CRPF to arm its women personnel with special batons to 'stun' rioters

Sep 15, 2022

New Delhi [India], September 15 : In order to discourage the mob and mischief mongers during riots or other law and order situations, the...

Students need hugs, not lathis, says Sonu Sood on CJP protest

Jul 21, 2026

In a post on X, Sonu Sood wrotw, "Our students need hugs, not batons, arms to embrace, not to strike. The future of our...