Journalist, DPR official injured in Balochistan
QUETTA- A journalist, was wounded in an incident of firing in Turbat, Balochistan on Sunday.
According to sources, private TV reporter Jahangir Aslam and Directorate of Public Relation Balochistan Sector Incharge Abdul Wahid Baloch were heading towards their residence from Press Club in Turbat when gunmen opened in-discriminate firing on them, injuring them critically.
They were rushed to hospital. Talking to media, Jahangir Aslam said that he received bullets in his chest and legs. He said neither he received any threat nor had any enmity with anyone.
Police said they have registered a case and started investigation to ascertain motive behind the incident.
Meanwhile, the Balochistan Union of Journalists strongly condemned attack on the media man and DPR official, demanding the government gear up effort to ensure security of journalists. Five journalists had been killed and two injured during the last six months in Makran Division. But no culprit has been arrested so far.
Source: The Nation
Date:5/2/2011
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