Driver for TV channel killed
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 21 September 2012
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A driver for a television channel was killed in Peshawar amidst protests over an anti-Islam film. The unrest resulted in multiple casualties and injuries.Summary
PESHAWAR: Mohammad Amir, a driver working for a television channel was killed Friday in Peshawar as protests over an anti-Islam film turned violent.
In all seven people got killed and over 60 injured in the provincial capital on a day declared “Love for Prophet (PBUH) Day” by the government.
Reports said Amir got hit by police bullets while in his vehicle parked close to a cinema house. He succumbed to his injuries in the hospital.
The protesters set on fire two cinemas and damaged some other buildings including the Chamber of Commerce.
A DawnNews cameraman was injured in Lahore that too saw violence related to the film. His name was not immediately known.
Protests took place in all major cities including Islamabad.
KEY POINTS:
- Driver Mohammad Amir was shot during protests in Peshawar.
- Seven people were killed and over 60 were injured in the violence.
- Protests occurred in major cities, including Islamabad and Lahore.
- Protesters set fire to cinemas and damaged property.
- A DawnNews cameraman was injured in Lahore during the unrest.
