PFUJ condemns Ajay Laalwani's murder
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 19 March 2021
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the murder of Ajay Laalwani, a journalist in Sukkur. Union leaders demand immediate action and protection for media workers amid rising violence.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of Sukkur-based journalist Ajay Laalwani, shot dead by unknown assailants when he was at a barbershop.
Union President Shahzada Zulfiqar and Secretary-General Nasir Zaidi said that brutalities, high-handedness and harassment against the journalist community had risen sharply in all the provinces. However, they pointed out that Sindh, where the People’s Party is ruling since 2008, had failed to act against those committing crimes against journalists.
The union leaders demanded the immediate arrest of journalists’ killers and stringent security for media workers in Sindh and other provinces as it is the responsibility of the federal and provincial governments to protect the media.
Key Points
- Ajay Laalwani was shot dead in Sukkur by unknown assailants.
- PFUJ highlights increasing violence against journalists across Pakistan.
- Union leaders call for immediate arrests of the killers.
- Demand for enhanced security measures for media personnel.
- Criticism of the Sindh government's inaction regarding journalist safety.
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