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Salman Iqbal urges action against those who tortured ARY crew

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 16 February 2022

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Salman Iqbal urges action against those who tortured ARY crew
Salman Iqbal, CEO of ARY Network, has condemned a violent attack on anchor Iqrar ul Hassan and his team by security officials. He requested a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible.

KARACHI—ARY Network President and CEO Salman Iqbal has strongly condemned the barbaric attack and violence on anchor Iqrar ul Hassan and 'Team Sar-e-Aam' by security officials.

In a tweet, he said that the attack and violence of IB officers and staff on Hassan and his team are highly reprehensible.

"Strongly condemn the brutal attack and torture on our anchor and team members," he tweeted, adding that "They were subjected to third degree torture."

He lauded Prime Minister Imran Khan for taking immediate action against this brutal torture, urging that the matter be investigated on priority and culprits punished strictly.

KEY POINTS:

  • Salman Iqbal condemns attack on ARY crew.
  • Violence was inflicted by security officials.
  • Iqrar ul Hassan and 'Team Sar-e-Aam' were tortured.
  • Imran Khan's immediate action praised.
  • Call for priority investigation and strict punishment.

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