Journalist Jameer Mahir attacked, injured in Shikarpur

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 2 June 2020

Jameer Mahir, Vice President of Shikarpur Union of Journalists, was attacked and injured in Taluka Lakhi Ghulam Shah. He was taken to Sukkur Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Vice President of Shikarpur Union of Journalists, Jameer Mahir was seriously injured in an attack by unknown assailants in Taluka Lakhi Ghulam Shah and shifted to Sukkur Headquarters Hospital Tuesday.

Reports said that unknown attackers opened indiscriminate fire on Mahir as he headed home. He sustained serious injuries. Police and others rushed to the spot and rushed him to hospital.

Saleem Sahito, President of Sukkur Union of Journalist, expressed concern over the incident and demanded security from the government.

KEY POINTS:

• Jameer Mahir was attacked by unknown assailants.
• The incident occurred while he was heading home.
• He suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized.
• Sales Sahito demanded improved security for journalists.
• Police responded promptly to the scene of the attack.