Samaa cameraman beaten up by PTI workers

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 14 September 2014 |  JP Staff Reporter

A cameraman from Samaa Television was assaulted by PTI activists in Islamabad. Imran Khan condemned the incident and promised accountability for those responsible.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: A Samaa Television cameraman was beaten up by PTI activists on Sunday prompting immediate condemnation from party chief Imran Khan.

According to Samaa, cameraman Muhammad Tariq was filming the PTI protest at D-Square when attacked. "I strongly condemn the attack. The way these cameramen covered events earlier on deserves appreciation," Imran said from atop his container. He also promised action against the perpetrators.

On August 30 several media persons were attacked and brutally thrashed by Punjab Police, among them Samaa Television crew. Despite repeated efforts by Samaa, no FIR has been registered.

KEY POINTS:

• Cameraman Muhammad Tariq was attacked while filming a PTI protest.
• Imran Khan condemned the violence against media personnel.
• The incident follows a series of attacks on media by Punjab Police.
• No FIR has been registered despite Samaa's efforts to report the assault.
• The attack highlights ongoing concerns about media safety in Pakistan.