MULTAN: Unidentified persons ran away after firing at Geo News crime reporter Imran Chaudhry’s house Friday.
The firing incident occurred during reporter’s absence from the house located in Gulshan Mehar Colony, Bosan Road. His family members remained safe during firing. Police have started investigation of the firing incident. Multan Press Club president Shakeel Anjum, Multan Union of Journalists chief Rauf Maan and other journalist bodies condemned the incident and demanded the government to bring the culprits to book.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
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A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
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