South Asia Diary: Aurat March participants attacked on Women's day in Pakistan
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Mar 17, 2020, 06:55 IST | Updated: Mar 17, 2020, 06:55 IST
Bricks, sticks and stones were thrown at women participating in the Aurat march on international women’s day. Injuries were so severe that amnesty South Asia called on the authorities to hold the attackers accountable. Why did tensions rise in Pakistan's capital? WION brings you the ground report.
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