Journalist beaten up by alleged drug dealers in Badin
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 29 June 2017 | JP Staff Reporter
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A journalist in Badin was assaulted by alleged drug dealers for covering their activities. The incident has sparked outrage among the local press community.Summary
BADIN - A senior journalist in Badin was attacked by two alleged drug peddlers for reporting about their illegal activities.
Pakistan Today reported Thursday the incident occurred on the second day of Eid.
Notorious drugs peddler, Achar Mallah along with his acquaintance attacked journalist Raja Shakeel Ahmed Ghanchi at his home.
The paper said the accused reportedly knocked the door and when the journalist came out, they beat him up. He was warned of dire consequences if he published news against their activities again.
Police lodged an FIR against the assailants.
Meanwhile, the local journalists condemned the attacked and appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan, and the Inspector General of Police, Sindh to take notice of the incident.
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KEY POINTS:
- Journalist attacked in Badin for reporting on drug activities.
- Assailants warned the journalist against further reporting.
- Police filed an FIR against the attackers.
- Local journalists condemned the assault.
- Appeals made to authorities for intervention.
