Reporter was slapped by an FC soldier at a NADRA office in Karachi. PHOTO: INP
The paramilitary soldier slapped the female reporter of a private news channel at a National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) office in Karachi on Thursday while she was covering the problems and hassles people face at the facility. A video of the incident went viral on social media the same day.
FC guard booked for slapping female reporter in Karachi
Taking notice of the incident on Friday, Nisar ordered an investigation into the FC trooper’s rude behaviour. “Misbehaviour with media representatives cannot be tolerated,” a statement issued by the interior ministry quoted the minister as saying.
Meanwhile, Karachi police officials said they have registered a case against the paramilitary soldier for ‘assaulting’ the female journalist and discharging his weapon into the air. The trooper reportedly fired 18 shots into the air after a mob tried to beat him up for slapping the reporter.
The policeman slapped her across the face. On TV. But we will blame the woman
The police officials said NADRA officials have also submitted an application against the reporter, alleging she was hindering their work. The FC official and the female reporter got into a tussle on Thursday after the former allegedly misbehaved with the cameraman accompanying her. He slapped her when she insisted on filming his behaviour.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 22nd, 2016.
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