Religious leader holds journalists hostage
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 November 2017
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Khadim Hussain Rizvi temporarily held journalists hostage due to a disagreement over media coverage of his press conference. Rangers had to step in to ensure their release.Summary
ISLAMABAD – A religious leader who led a 22-day sit-in that sparked violence and brought the country to a standstill, on Monday held journalists hostage for a short time.
Khadim Hussain Rizvi, the leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Ya Rasoolullah, reportedly got angry after learning that his press conference was not being beamed live.
He told the media persons to air his presser live or they wouldn’t be allowed to leave. Rangers personnel had to intervene to let the journalists leave.
Rights activist and journalist Marvi Sirmed tweeted: “How many of you know that Mullah Khadim Rizvi held the journalists hostage for 15 minutes today when he learned that his presser was not being aired by TV channels. Meeia had no option but to oblige these goons because all the organs of state are willingly helpless.”
Key Points
- Khadim Hussain Rizvi led a 22-day sit-in that caused nationwide disruptions.
- Journalists were held hostage for about 15 minutes.
- The incident occurred when Rizvi's press conference wasn't aired live.
- Rangers personnel intervened to allow journalists to leave.
- The event raised concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.
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