Troops clear PTV building of protesters, transmission resumes
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 1 September 2014
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Troops intervened to restore order at the PTV building after it was occupied by anti-government protesters. The situation involved hostages and clashes with police.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Anti-government protesters briefly occupied the PTV Building Monday suspending transmission before troops arrived to clear the offices. The protesters mainly belonging to Pakistan Awami Tehreek took several staffers hostage, beat some of them and broke equipment. Television footage showed the protesters entering the officesand later celebrating and flashing victory signs.
Clashes between the protesters who have been staging a sit for over two weeks clashed with police again.
PTV transmission was later restored.
Photo courtesy: Dunya News
Key Points
- Protesters occupied the PTV building, halting transmission.
- Troops cleared protesters and restored transmission.
- Protesters included members of Pakistan Awami Tehreek.
- Clashes occurred between protesters and police forces.
- Several staff members were taken hostage and beaten.
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