President Haripur Press Club Zakir Tanoli injured in attack

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 15 March 2022 |  JP Staff Report

Zakir Hussain Tanoli was attacked at his home by unknown assailants who used knives and pistol butts. The incident has raised concerns among journalists about safety.

Summary

ISLAMABAD—Zakir Hussain Tanoli, President of Haripur Press Club, was injured in an attack on his life by unknown individuals.

Talking to former President PFUJ Afzal Butt, he shared the details. When he reached home at 6:00 pm, masked men approached him, throwing red chilies in his eyes. "They started hitting me with knives and pistol butts on my head," he said, adding that the accused fled.

Several journalists, in response to Afzal Butt's social media post expressed solidarity with Tanoli and demanded the authorities take strict action against the culprits.

KEY POINTS:

• Zakir Tanoli injured in attack by masked men.
• Attack occurred at his home in the evening.
• Assailants used knives and pistol butts.
• Journalists expressed solidarity with Tanoli.
• Calls for strict action against the attackers.