PUJ condemns mistreatment of reporters at Punjab University
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 December 2021
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Punjab Union of Journalists has condemned the violence faced by reporters at Punjab University. They demand action against the perpetrators within 48 hours.Summary
LAHORE—Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) has condemned the mishandling of reporters covering a clash between student groups at Punjab University.
In a statement, President Shehzad Hussain Butt and General Secretary Muhammad Shahid Chaudhry urged the authorities to take strict action against so-called students and arrest the culprits within 48 hours. "Otherwise, a protest demonstration would be arranged against the administration," the statement warned.
Atif Pervez, Joint Secretary PUJ, associated with Dunya News and another female reporter Ummay Farwa from Geo News, covered the clash when some violent students started torturing them. Moreover, their cell phones were also snatched.
KEY POINTS:
- PUJ condemns mistreatment of reporters during a student clash.
- President Shehzad Hussain Butt calls for immediate action against culprits.
- Reporters Atif Pervez and Ummay Farwa were physically attacked and had their phones stolen.
- A protest will occur if authorities fail to act within 48 hours.
- PUJ emphasizes the need for journalist safety in the region.
