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92 News journalist Irza Khan suffers no major injuries after falling from crane

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 4 September 2016

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92 News journalist Irza Khan suffers no major injuries after falling from crane
Irza Khan, a reporter for 92 News, experienced a fall from a crane while reporting on a rally in Lahore. Fortunately, she suffered only minor injuries and was discharged after treatment.

LAHORE – Irza Khan, a journalist with 92 News who fell from a crane Saturday while covering Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf rally in Lahore is reported to be fine and sustained no major injuries.

Initial reports that said she had suffered head and arm injuries were refuted by a senior executive at the channel. Nasir Baig Chughtai, Executive Director News, Current Affairs and Programming told JournalismPakistan.com Sunday she suffered only minor bruises. “She did not sustain serious injuries because people below cut her fall and caught her,” he said.

Baig said she was discharged after being treated briefly at the hospital the same day. He confirmed she fainted and fell.

He praised Irza’s courage and said she had done such tough assignments before. “She is a brave woman and a good journalist,” he said.

Key Points

  • Irza Khan fell from a crane while covering a PTI rally.
  • She suffered only minor bruises and no serious injuries.
  • A senior executive confirmed the fall was mitigated by people below.
  • Khan was treated and discharged on the same day.
  • Her bravery and experience in tough assignments were praised.

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