Journalist beaten up by political leader's guards
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 11 June 2017 | JP Staff Reporter
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In Karachi, journalist Zubair Ashraf was assaulted by security guards from the Pakistan Muslim League-Functional. Ashraf had objected to their convoy's dangerous driving, leading to his injury.Summary
KARACHI – Security guards of a Pakistan Muslim League-Functional leader beat up a journalist Saturday for objecting to rash driving by vehicles in his convoy.
Dawn reported that journalist Zubair Ashraf representing The Express Tribune was injured after being beaten with sticks.
The paper said Ashraf was heading to work along with the newspaper’s photographer Ather Khan on a motorbike. They narrowly escaped an accident on the main Korangi Road where the fast-moving convoy of Karachi PML-F president was passing through.
On raising objection to the rash driving, Ashraf was thrashed by the guards.
Dawn quoting SSP-South Saqib Ismail Memon said the journalist’s medical examination had been done. An FIR would be registered when an application is filed by the victim.
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KEY POINTS:
- Journalist Zubair Ashraf was beaten for objecting to rash driving.
- The incident occurred involving a political leader's convoy in Karachi.
- Ashraf was heading to work on a motorbike with a photographer.
- An FIR will be registered after the victim files an application.
- The police confirmed Ashraf underwent a medical examination.
