Journalists protest attack on Dunya News office
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 21 November 2015
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Journalists organized protests in multiple cities to condemn the recent grenade attack on Dunya News in Faisalabad. They demanded immediate action and enhanced security for media personnel.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Journalists in several cities Saturday held rallies to protest Friday's grenade attack on Dunya News Television bureau office in Faisalabad.
According to reports, protests were held in Faisalabad, Lahore, Samundari, Jacobabad and Jhang. The union leaders condemning the bombing termed it an attack on the freedom of press. They called for immediate arrest of perpetrators and demanded security for the media houses and journalists.
The attack left three employees injured and shattered office windows besides damaging cars parked nearby.
The attackers claiming to be from ISIS Daulat Islamia Khurasan warned of more attacks against "tyrannical rulers, their forces and their facilitators (media etc)."
Image: Dunya News
Key Points
- Protests held in Faisalabad, Lahore, Samundari, Jacobabad, and Jhang.
- Three Dunya News employees injured in the attack.
- Union leaders condemned the bombing as an attack on press freedom.
- Call for immediate arrest of the perpetrators.
- ISIS affiliate claimed responsibility and threatened further attacks.
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