Female reporter of private TV channel dies during PTI long march

A female reporter of a private TV channel died during the PTI-long march in Sadhoki, Gujranwala on Sunday evening.

As per Bol News, she was covering the long march when she was coming down from the container of Imran Khan, fell down  and crashed under the wheels of the container. The reporter died on the spot.

As soon as the tragic incident happened, PTI Chairman Imran Khan announced the end of the long march journey on the day. The long march would again start tomorrow (Monday).

Imran Khan condoled with the family of the victim female journalist and announced that the long march was immediately stopped for today.

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چیئرمین عمران خان کی خاتون صحافی کیساتھ حادثے پر اظہار تعزیت اور آج کے دن کے لیے لانگ مارچ کو فوری طور پر روک دیا گیا۔

#حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/6F5ovNM6XZ

— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 30, 2022

Sadaf Naeem (35) was the reporter for Channel 5 TV and she was a beat reporter for the Tehreek-e-Insaf.

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Shocked & deeply saddened by the terrible accident that led to the death of Channel 5 reporter Sadaf Naeem during our March today. I have no words to express my sorrow. My prayers & condolences go to the family at this tragic time. We have cancelled our March for today.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) October 30, 2022

آج خاتون رپورٹر کے ساتھ جو حادثہ پیش آیا اس پر عمران خان اور تمام قیادت انتہائی افسردہ ہے۔ آج کے دن کے لئے مارچ کی سرگرمیوں کو معطل کیا جاتا ہے۔ عمران خان اور پارٹی قیادت خاتون رپورٹر کے اہل خانہ کے ساتھ کھڑے ہیں #حقیقی_آزادی_لانگ_مارچ pic.twitter.com/4vmyvVkjKw

— PTI (@PTIofficial) October 30, 2022

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep grief over the tragic incident and lauded her services for journalism.

In his tweet, the prime minister said that he was deeply saddened by the death of reporter Sadaf Naeem after falling from a long march container. There is little to be regretted for the sad incident. Heartfelt condolences to the family.

Sadaf Naeem was a dynamic and hardworking reporter. We pray for patience for the family of the deceased.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also announced Rs five million financial aid for the family of the late female reporter Sadaf Naeem.

The prime minister instructed the relevant authorities to immediately complete the procedure and hand over the check to the family.

رپورٹر صدف نعیم کی لانگ مارچ کنٹینر سے گرنے سے ہلاکت پر شدید دکھ ہے۔ اندوہناک واقعے پر جتنا افسوس کیاجائے، کم ہے۔ اہل خانہ سے دلی تعزیت کرتے ہیں۔ صدف نعیم ایک متحرک اور محنتی رپورٹر تھیں۔ مرحومہ کی مغفرت اہل خانہ کے لئے صبر جمیل کی دعا کرتے ہیں۔

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) October 30, 2022