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| Wasim Akram, part of the Aaj Tak panel of experts, was analysing the India Australia T20 World match, when he was attacked. (video below) |
March 28, 2016, NewsCrunch
Pakistani cricketing legend Wasim Akram was attacked on live camera when he was taking part in an Aaj Tak programme in Mumbai on Sunday.
Wasim Akram, part of the Aaj Tak panel of experts, was analysing the India Australia T20 World match, when he was attacked.
A group of assailants barged in disrupting telecast and snatching his mike. The video link was snapped but not before alarming visuals showing Wasim Akram in shock and one of the assailants moving menacingly towards him were aired.
Aaj Tak journalist Vikrant Gupta, who was anchoring the discussion, took note of the incident. Surprisingly, he carried on with the show instead of looking into the assault,
Immediately after the attack he was heard asking if Wasim Akram was ok. In his very next sentence, he reverted back to the discussion on Kohli's batting. He later tweeted saying there was no need to panic; a few people had just objected o the cameras, he said.
The incident took place in Mumbai, a city not known for its hospitality for Pakistani players or artists.
Wasim Akram was speaking at a location outside studio, when he was targeted. No group has claimed the responsibility for the attack so far.
The incident caused outrage on social media with many Indians coming out strongly against it.
Video: Wasim Akram attacked on live camera during Aaj Tak show - assailants seen snatching mike, disrupting telecast
Don't panic, tweets Aaj Tak anchor Vikrant Gupta
Friends no need to panic. Nothing wrong with @wasimakramlive - a few people just objected to the cameras there. That's it— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) March 27, 2016