ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) spokesperson Raoof Hasan got injured in an attack by unknown assailants in Islamabad.
According to reports, the incident occurred when Raoof Hasan was leaving a private TV channel’s office in the G-7 sector. As he exited the building, unidentified individuals assaulted him, leaving him injured.
Onlookers said there were four assailants, who hit on the face of the PTI leader with some object outside a private news channel in G7 Markaz.
The attackers fled away after people started gathering and stopping them from beating Hassan.
During the attack, the PTI leader suffered injuries on his face.
Further details regarding the severity of his injuries and the identities of the attackers are yet to be disclosed. The incident has raised concerns about the security of political figures in the country.
Authorities have initiated an investigation into the attack, and efforts are underway to apprehend the culprits. PTI officials have condemned the attack and called for swift action to bring those responsible to justice.
In a post on X, PTI expressed deep shame and condemnation over the incident, stating, “Very shameful and reprehensible!!”
PTI leader Shibli Faraz has condemned the attack. While addressing in Senate, he urged the government to take stern action against the attackers.
In reply, Federal Law Minister Azam Nazir Tarar said the Rauf Hassan should lodge a complaint, adding that an action will be taken as per the law.
