Sadaf Naeem, a journalist for a private news channel, died as Imran Khan’s long march was making its way from GT Road in Lahore to Kamoke. She was crushed to death by a container.
Imran Khan, the leader of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, on Sunday ended his “long march” for the day after a Pakistani journalist named Sadaf Naeem who was in attendance at the former prime minister’s event perished after being trampled under one of his containers.
A private news channel journalist named Naeem passed away as the long march from GT Road Lahore was making its way toward Kamoke.
Speaking to his supporters, Khan said the march was supposed to move towards Kamoke, Gujranwala. “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.
“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,” Khan tweeted.
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
On Monday, the fourth day of the long march would begin in Kamoke. It was originally intended to arrive in Gujranwala by the end of the third day.
In response to the journalist’s passing, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep sorrow over the incident. On Monday, the fourth day of the long march would begin in Kamoke. It was originally intended to arrive in Gujranwala by the end of the third day.
In response to the journalist’s passing, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his deep sorrow over the incident.
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
“Deeply saddened by the death of reporter Sadaf Naeem after falling from a long march container. Cannot feel sad enough over this tragic incident. Heartfelt condolences to her family. Sadaf Naeem was a dynamic and hardworking reporter. We pray for patience for the family of the deceased,” he tweeted.
Information minister Maryyium Aurangzeb expressed shock over Sadaf’s death and questioned how the reporter was run over by the container-carrying truck used by Khan.
لانگ مارچ کنٹینر سے گر کر جاں بحق ہونے والی رپورٹر صدف نعیم کے شوہر سے ٹیلی فون پر میری بات ہوئی۔ اندوہناک واقعے پر دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار کیا۔ میں ذاتی طور پر صدف کو جانتی تھی، وہ نہایت بہادر اور محنتی رپورٹر تھیں۔ ان کے گھر والوں کی ہرممکن مدد کریں گے۔ صدف کے لئے سب دعا کریں
— Marriyum Aurangzeb (@Marriyum_A) October 30, 2022
PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz has also condemned the incident and prayed for Sadaf and her family.
وزیراعظم شہباز شریف کا مرحومہ خاتون رپورٹر صدف نعیم کے اہل خانہ کے لئے 50 لاکھ مالی امداد کا اعلان۔
وزیراعظم کا متعلقہ حکام کو ضابطے کی کارروائی فوری مکمل کرکے چیک اہل خانہ کے حوالے کرنے کی ہدایت۔صدف نعیم لاہور میں عمران خان کے لانگ مارچ کے کنٹینر سے گر کر جاں بحق ہوگئی تھیں۔
— President PMLN (@president_pmln) October 30, 2022
President Arif Alvi also extended his sympathies to the reporter’s family.
