No idea who assaulted me, says Samaa cameraperson Wajid Ali

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 18 December 2018

Wajid Ali, a cameraperson for Samaa TV, was attacked by bodyguards outside the Parliament House. He is recovering in the hospital and expressed gratitude for support.

Summary

ISLAMABAD – Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali attacked by Nawaz Sharif’s bodyguards on Monday, said from his hospital bed he could not recall who had hit him.

In a video message, he said all he remembered was somebody assaulted him from behind and he fell to the ground. “I have no idea who kicked me in the head.”

Television footage of the incident outside the Parliament House showed Ali lying seemingly unconscious on the ground when a bodyguard comes running and kicks him in the head.

He said he did nothing that could have provoked anyone.

He thanked his colleagues and friends for their get-well wishes. “I am fine now, and Inshallah will be back with them in the field soon.”

KEY POINTS:

• Wajid Ali was assaulted by bodyguards of Nawaz Sharif.
• He cannot recall the identity of his attacker.
• The incident was captured on television footage.
• Ali emphasized he did nothing to provoke the assault.
• He is grateful for the well-wishes and is recovering well.