ABP Asmita reporter attacked in Gujarat, channel blames migrant workers
Hardik Joshi was seriously injured in the assault.
Hardik Joshi, a reporter for ABP Asmita, was attacked in Gujarat's Rajkot on Sunday. The TV news channel claimed the assault was carried out by protesting migrant workers whom Joshi was reporting on. He was seriously injured. Three police personnel were also allegedly attacked.
The police have identified 15 people involved in the attack so far, the TV channel said, adding that they have asked for the accused to be charged with attempt to murder.
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