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PTI workers attack Geo TV DSNG near Burhan

By our correspondents
November 02, 2016

KP chief minister apologises, promises probe into incident

NOWSHERA: The activists of PTI Tuesday attacked the reporting team and DSNG of Geo TV near Burhan in the territorial limits of the Punjab province.

The activists tortured the reporting team and tried to set the DSNG on fire. Meanwhile, PTI MPA Arif Yousuf intervened and stopped the party activists from doing such act. The Geo reporting team was attacked when it was covering the protest.

KP Chief Minister Pervaiz Khattak condemned the incident and promised to probe the matter. He also apologised to the administration of Geo/Jang Group and said the PTI government welcomed the freedom of expression and positive criticism.