Zahid Hussein, a cameraman for Express News TV, was beaten by the police for filming during clashes between armed groups in Peshawar. He was attacked after police noticed him filming them beating a man, Hussein said. He also had his camera confiscated, which was only given back to him after the video footage was deleted.
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Pakistan: TV cameraman beaten by police
Zahid Hussein, a cameraman for Express News TV, was beaten by the police for filming during clashes between armed groups in Peshawar. He was attacked after police noticed him filming them beating a man, Hussein said. He also had his camera confiscated, which was only given back to him after the video footage was deleted.
08 Mar 11
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