Woman journalist robbed at gunpoint
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 6 November 2012
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A woman reporter for APP was robbed at gunpoint at a bus stop in Islamabad. She lost cash, a cellphone, and important documents during the incident.Summary
ISLAMABAD: A woman reporter with the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) was robbed Monday at gunpoint as she waited for conveyance at a bus stop.
The journalist who did not want to be identified told JournalismPakistan.com two men on a motorbike asked her to hand them over her bag and cellphone at the Zero Point bus stop. “They had a gun and said they would shoot me if I resisted.”
She was deprived of Rs1000 in cash, cell phone, credit and debit cards and other important documents.
The incident occurred around 6pm just when she had left office to go home. Most women journalists in Islamabad use public transport to commute.
A report has been lodged with Aabpara Police.
KEY POINTS:
- Incident occurred at Zero Point bus stop at 6pm.
- The reporter was approached by two men on a motorbike.
- Robbers threatened her with a gun for her belongings.
- Loss included Rs1000 in cash, a cellphone, and bank cards.
- A report has been filed with Aabpara Police.
