NewsOne journalist survives attack by gunmen, wife critically injured

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 22 December 2014 |  JP Staff Reporter

Zeeshan Shamsi, a reporter for NewsOne, was attacked by gunmen in Sialkot. His wife sustained critical injuries and is currently fighting for her life.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – Zeeshan Shamsi, a reporter with NewsOne Television and son of senior journalist and former PFUF Secretary General C R Shamsi, along with his family was attacked Sunday by unidentified assailants in Sialkot. He miraculously remained unhurt but his wife, Saima Zeeshan, received two bullets in her chest during the indiscriminate firing. She was rushed to Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Sialkot where her condition is stated to be precarious. Zeeshan along with his family was en route to Islamabad from Sialkot when intercepted and attacked by three motor-riding gunmen. Journalist unions across Pakistan have condemned the incident and demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits.

KEY POINTS:

• Zeeshan Shamsi attacked by gunmen in Sialkot.
• His wife, Saima, was critically injured by gunfire.
• The couple was traveling to Islamabad when attacked.
• Journalist unions have condemned the incident.
• Immediate arrest of the attackers is demanded.