A protest outside Islamabad Press Club turned violent on Thursday when police launched baton charges on Kashmiri demonstrators, arresting scores and leaving many injured.
Witnesses and video footage revealed that Islamabad police not only targeted protesters but also stormed into the Press Club premises, entering cafeteria and damaging premises. Journalists covering protest were allegedly assaulted during the operation, raising serious concerns over press freedom and the sanctity of the Press Club.
The demonstration had been called by Kashmiri activists demanding attention to the plight of people in Indian-occupied Kashmir. At the same time, members of civil society were also staging a protest in solidarity with Palestine
