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Geo reporter injured in Karachi violence

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 11 November 2012

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Geo reporter injured in Karachi violence
Zille Hyder, a Geo TV reporter, was injured in gunfire during recent violence in Karachi. This incident comes amid a spike in deadly clashes in the city.

KARACHI: Zille Hyder, a Geo TV reporter was injured in an armed clash between two groups at Sohrab Goth Sunday, according to a brief post on the channel’s website www.geo.tv.

Hyder, shot in the arm, was rushed to a local hospital where he was reported to be out of danger. Violence continued to rage in Karachi with another 10 people killed Sunday, news channels said.

Earlier on Saturday, two journalists - Syed Tariq Hussain and Aslam Raja – of a local weekly were killed in a targeted attack near Saifi College by unidentified gunmen.

(Photo courtesy: www.geo.tv)

Key Points

  • Geo reporter Zille Hyder injured in armed clash
  • Hyder shot in the arm, hospitalized but stable
  • 10 additional fatalities reported in Karachi violence
  • Two journalists killed in targeted attack on Saturday
  • Ongoing violence raises concerns for press safety

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