Iqrar ul Hassan allegedly attacked by Pir Khateeb's followers in Gujranwala

Renowned host and anchorperson Iqrar ul Hassan and his team members were allegedly attacked by the followers of controversial spiritual leader Pir Haq Khateeb in Gujranwala, sources said on Tuesday.

Several videos went viral on social media, in which the broken windscreen of the journalist's car was seen.

According to sources, the incident took place when Iqrar was on his way to a private university to deliver a session.

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Sources said the miscreants intercepted the host's car and resorted to beating him and his team members.

Sources further said that the rioters also broke the windscreen and passenger seat windows of the car.

However, the journalist and his staff sustained minor injuries in the attack and were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical assistance.

Sources said, quoting eyewitnesses, that the attackers were chanting slogans in favour of Haq Khateeb.

No further details regarding the motives behind the attack were shared by the sources.

It's pertinent to mention here that Iqrar has launched a social media campaign to expose the tricks of the self-claimed spiritual healer Pir Haq Khateeb.

Note: This is a developing story...