#Pakistan - Asad Ali Toor - Another day another journalist attacked

 

Asad Ali Toor, a Journalist and Youtuber was assaulted by unidentified assailants outside his residence in Sector F-10 late on Tuesday night. CCTV footage shows three men leaving the journalist’s apartment in a hurry. Another clip shows Toor, struggling as he walks out of his apartment and neighbors untie him and help him.

The journalist was taken to a private hospital and images of his bleeding elbows were posted by several people. Later, it was reported that his condition is stable.

The matter gained popularity on social media however, the platform seems divided. Some are blaming the military establishment while others are claiming that the incident was staged.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry took notice and ordered the Islamabad police chief to look into the matter.

Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari tweeted on the matter saying that this incident will only allow Toor’s voice to grow “stronger and louder”.

Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated her shock and sent prayers to the journalist in a retweet.

Moreover, Fatima Bhutto an acclaimed author and niece of the former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto condemned the attack in a tweet.

Amnesty International also took notice of the incident and tweeted on the contrasting incidents of presentation of the Protection of Journalists Bill in the National Assembly and the attack on Toor.

Last year, the journalist was accused of defaming the military and faced charges against him. The FIR lodged against him accused him to indulge in propaganda against Pakistan and its institutions on social media. However, the Lahore High Court absolved him of the charges as no evidence was found to support the charges.

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