Journalists beaten up at Kirumira trial

Police on Thursday beat up journalists who had gone to cover the judgment of ASP Muhammad Kirumira at the police tribunal in Naguru.

Counter terrorism police officers were seen kicking, beating and pushing journalists who demanded to know the reason behind the cruel act.

Earlier, we had reported that police had deployed heavily to prevent journalists from covering the trial.

The renegade Kirumira is accused of corruption among other charges. The tribunal is expected to make a ruling today.

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