Female journalist crushed to death by Imran Khan's container during coverage

Female journalist crushed to death by Imran Khan's container during coverage

SADHOKE (Dunya News) – A female journalist who was covering the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) long march died after being crushed under Imran Khan’s container.

As per details, the deceased Sadaf Naeem was a reporter for Channel 5, and was covering the PTI’s long march when the accident occurred. Sadaf fell from the container after which she was crushed by the vehicle. The PTI Chief Imran Khan also stepped off the container to personally check what had happened. Her body was then rushed to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital (THQ) in Kamoke where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival. Condolences pour in Imran Khan Speaking to the participants, Imran Khan said that the march was supposed to move towards Kamoke, Gujranwala, today. "However, due to the tragic incident, we will stop the march immediately." Khan also sent his condolences to the family of the deceased and said that he would pray for the departed soul.

PM Shehbaz Sharif Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, while reacting to the death of the journalist, said that he was deeply saddened by the death of reporter Sadaf Naeem after falling from the long march container. The premier further wrote in his tweet that Sadaf Naeem was a dynamic and hardworking reporter, adding that he prays for the forgiveness of the deceased and patience for the family.  

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 30, 2022

Asad Umar PTI leader Asad Umar expressed sorrow at the incident on Twitter.

— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) October 30, 2022