Mehar Khadim Hussain
FOE Link or motive by PPF
ConfirmedCase Update Status
No FIR filed regarding the case
Summary of Case
"On 2 April, 2021 Mehar Khadim Hussain, reporter of Faiz TV Network, was not allowed to cover an event at the government-run Ehsas Centre High School in Uch Sharif in Bahawalpur district. There the government was donating Rs12, 000 to each woman as assistance.
Colleague of Mehar Khadim Hussain Dr. Zia told PPF that a guard told harsh words to Mr. Khadim on the gate and because he told him not to go inside for coverage due to ladies. Later on the matter resolved at that time and journalist was returned his belongings.
On Apr 8, 21, Mehar Khadim Hussain told PPF that guard on the gate of Ehsas Centre High School stopped him for entering in the center as they were taking bribes from those who were there get the amount given by government.
The guards used harsh languages with us. We came back from there and no FIR was filed regarding the case."
Category of Incident
Harassment
ICCS Status
ICCS Divisions: "0208 - Acts intended to induce fear or emotional distress"
ICCS Group: "02081 - Harassment "
ICCS Class: N/A
ICCS Crime: "Acts intended to induce fear or emotional distress "
Reported By
Freedom Network
Date of incident
2
Month
April
Year
2021
Name of affected person
Mehar Khadim Hussain
Other affected persons
No other person affected
Name of affected organization
Faiz TV Network
Other affected organizations
No other organization affected
Action by
Security Guards
City
Bahawalpur
Province
Punjab
Designation
Reporter
Professional category
Journalist
Age of victim
28 years old
Marital Status
MarriedCompensation Details
Amount of compensation announced by government: No compensation announced
Date of compensation announcement by government: No compensation announced
Date of compensation paid by government: No compensation announced
Amount of compensation announced by others: No compensation announced
Date of compensation announced by others: No compensation announced
Date compensation paid by others: No compensation announced
FIR Details
Was FIR registered ?: No
Court Details
Was case investigated ?: No FIR registered
Court where case was presented: Case not presented in court
Name of prosecuting lawyer: Case not presented in court
Date of first court hearing:
Date of last court hearing:
Status of court case: Case not presented in court
Journalist Union Status
PFUJ
N/A
APNS
CPNE
PBA
Media Source Status
Media reports:
http://www.fnpk.org/21-cases-of-murder-legal-cases-harassment-verbal-threats-against-journalists-during-april-2021/Condemn Status
Colleague of victim
"Colleague of Mehar Khadim Hussain Dr. Zia told PPF that a guard told harsh words to Mr. Khadim on the gate and because he told him not to go inside for coverage due to ladies. Later on the matter resolved at that time and journalist was returned his belongings. "
Employer organization
Faiz TV Network condemn.
Press Club Status
Press club 1: Bahawalpur press club strongly condemn.
Press club 2:
Press club 3: