Dunya News reporter, cameraperson injured in Quetta blasts
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 September 2019 | JP Staff Reporter
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On Thursday, twin blasts in Quetta injured two journalists from Dunya News. The explosions triggered further concerns over media safety in high-risk regions.Summary
QUETTA —On Thursday, twin blasts in Balochistan's capital Quetta resulted in injuries to a Dunya News Television reporter and a cameraperson. The media team, consisting of reporter Ibrar Ahmed and cameraperson Rehmat Ali, was on-site to cover the aftermath of the first explosion when a second blast occurred about 30 minutes later, causing injuries to both journalists.
The twin explosions also resulted in the death of a rescue worker and left 11 additional people injured. The blasts have raised concerns about the safety of journalists covering such high-risk events and highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
Key Points
- Twin blasts occurred in Quetta, Balochistan.
- Dunya News reporter Ibrar Ahmed and cameraperson Rehmat Ali were injured.
- A rescue worker was killed and 11 others were injured.
- The second blast happened 30 minutes after the first.
- The incidents raise alarms about journalist safety in conflict zones.
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