A video of a journalist getting attacked by a Pakistani leader during a TV debate has gone massively viral online. Masroor Ali Siyal of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party attacked fellow panelist and journalist Imtiaz Khan Faran during a live TV show on Monday night, media monitoring website Journalism Pakistan reported.
In the video, the two were first seen arguing verbally before Mr Siyal got up and attacked Mr Khan, president of the Karachi Press Club. Mr Siyal was captured on camera first pushing Mr Khan to the ground, and then punching and slapping him. The two were separated by other guests on the show and crew members.
Amusingly, after the fight, Mr Siyal took his seat on the panel again. A few minutes later, the Karachi Press Club president also came back to the studio and the taping of the show resumed like nothing had happened.
Watch the video below:
The assault drew criticism on social media, where the video has been widely circulated. Many condemned the PTI leader's actions as "disgraceful". Other urged Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to take action against Mr Siyal, a member of his party.
Some, however, managed to find humour in the situation and criticised the cameraman for not staying focused on the fight.
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