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Two media persons injured as Sukkur protesters turn violent
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 April 2017
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Three individuals, including a journalist and a cameraman, were injured during a violent protest in Sukkur. The demonstration was held over the kidnapping and murder of a 12-year-old child.Summary
SUKKUR: A journalist and a cameraman were among three injured Monday after a crowd protesting the kidnapping and murder of a 12-year old child attacked a media team covering the protest.
According to Geo News, the enraged protesters they threw stones at the media team and police officials outside the press club.
Geo reported that the crowd chanted slogans against media outlets after the riot broke out.
The injured, including a Geo News cameraman Nasir Jafri, were shifted to Civil Hospital for first aid, police said.
Image courtesy: The Express Tribune
Key Points
- A journalist and cameraman were injured in Sukkur.
- Protests erupted over the kidnapping and murder of a child.
- Protesters attacked a media team covering the event.
- The injured were transported to Civil Hospital for treatment.
- Crowds chanted slogans against media outlets during the riot.
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