National Press Club president condemns violence against journalists

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 28 March 2016

Shakeel Anjum expressed alarm over recent violence against journalists by protesters in Islamabad. He called for stricter safety measures for media personnel during events.

Summary

ISLAMABAD- Shakeel Anjum (pictured), President of National Press Club, Islamabad Monday expressed concern over violence against journalists by protesters of religious groups in Rawalpindi Islamabad. He urged the authorities to ensure journalists' safety and security during coverage of events.

In a statement Anjum condemned the violence against journalists and camera persons covering the protest Sunday that marked the chelum of Mumtaz Qadri, who killed Punjab Governor Salman Taseer.

He also condemned the attack on Karachi Press Club and journalists by the students' wing of a religious group.

“We condemn the actions of these groups, irrespective of their party affiliation," Anjum said. He appealed to the security agencies to investigate all violence committed by the followers of religious groups and bring them to justice without delay.

He also called upon the owners of media houses to ensure news crews were provided security and safety tools while covering such events as Sunday's protest.

KEY POINTS:

• Shakeel Anjum condemned violence against journalists in Islamabad.
• Protests marking Mumtaz Qadri's chelum led to assaults on media.
• Anjum urged authorities to ensure journalists' safety during events.
• He called for justice against perpetrators, regardless of affiliation.
• Media houses must provide security and safety tools for news crews.