Pakistan: Journalist crushed to death by campaign truck of ex-PM Khan
A female journalist was crushed to death by a vehicle carrying former prime minister Imran Khan, leading a protest march in eastern Pakistan.
Channel 5 announced in a tweet after the accident on Sunday evening that Sadaf Naeem was run over by Mr Khan’s truck.
The incident occurred near the eastern city of Lahore after she reportedly tried to climb the truck to get a soundbite from the politician.
Details of the accident were initially unclear.
Mr Khan declared the day’s march towards Islamabad over after the accident and sent his condolences to the journalist’s family.
The former prime minister and his supporters are calling for early elections.
Their march, which is due to recommence on Monday, is scheduled to reach Islamabad on November 4.
Condolences poured in, and #SadafNaeem started trending on Twitter.
Thousands paid homage to the reporter and raised questions about journalists’ safety in the country.
(dpa/NAN)
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