Journalist picked up by police in Pakpattan, beaten at unknown location
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 18 December 2016 | JP Staff Reporter
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A journalist in Pakpattan was picked up by police and assaulted after releasing a report on corruption. Local journalists protested for his release, demanding accountability.Summary
PAKPATTAN – A freelance photojournalist and scribe in Pakpattan was reportedly picked up by a police official and beaten at an unidentified location.
According to reports Waris Ali Shah recently did a story on a departmental inquiry against the local SHO, which it is said, had upset the officer. The report exposed corruption and abuse of authority.
The inquiry was conducted by two senior police officials. The journalist questioned why no action was taken against the SHO despite the probe’s completion.
The local journalists protested in front of the police station, thinking their colleague might be inside. However, they were told he was not there. Later, they blocked Nageena Intersection, in the heart of the town.
Iftikhar Bhatti, Chairman Pakpattan Press Club announced that another protest will be held in front of the DPO office on Monday at 11am.
Reports said police had registered a false FIR against Shah for stealing a camera.
KEY POINTS:
- Waris Ali Shah was taken by police after reporting on departmental inquiry against a local SHO.
- He was allegedly beaten at an unknown location following his exposé.
- Local journalists protested outside the police station and blocked Nageena Intersection.
- Pakpattan Press Club plans further protests demanding justice.
- Police reportedly filed a false FIR against Shah for stealing a camera.
