ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan injured in attack

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 12 December 2020 |  JP Staff Report

Iqrar ul Hassan, an anchor for ARY News, was attacked in Karachi, suffering serious injuries. The police have initiated an investigation and made arrests related to the incident.

Summary

LAHORE—ARY News anchor Iqrar ul Hassan was brutally attacked by unidentified assailants in the Defence neighborhood of Karachi on Saturday. The incident occurred in the vicinity of K Block Police Station, where Hassan's vehicle was targeted with gunfire before the attackers physically assaulted him.

According to reports from ARY News, the assailants ambushed Hassan’s vehicle, firing shots at it before confronting him directly. The attack resulted in significant injuries to Hassan's face and body. Following the assault, the perpetrators fled the scene quickly, evading immediate capture.

The police have since launched an investigation into the incident. Initial reports indicate that law enforcement officials have made several arrests in connection with the attack and are actively searching for other individuals involved. The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but the severity of the assault has raised concerns about the safety of journalists.

Photo: Twitter (@iqrarulhassan)

KEY POINTS:

• Iqrar ul Hassan was attacked in the Defence neighborhood of Karachi.
• His vehicle was targeted with gunfire by unidentified assailants.
• Hassan sustained significant injuries to his face and body.
• Police are investigating the incident and have made several arrests.
• The motive behind the attack remains unclear.