Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said he was horrified by the assault against RED FM Calgary host and news director Rishi Nagar. While Nagar sustained physical injuries, Poilievre said he was glad to hear he was on the road to recovery. “Freedom must prevail over fear,” tweeted Poilievre on Wednesday.“Bring home safe streets.”.He encouraged anyone who had information on the attack to contact the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was saddened to hear about the attack against Nagar. “In Alberta, we value freedom of the press and the safety of all citizens,” said Smith.“Violence and intimidation against anyone, especially those who work tirelessly to inform the public, have no place in our society.”.During this time, Smith said her thoughts are with he, his family, and his colleagues and wished him a full, speedy recovery. She called for people to stand together against violence and uphold respect and safety for all.CPS said on Monday it was investigating an attack on Nagar in northeastern Calgary..Calgary police investigating assault on RED FM Calgary host .Although harm had happened, CPS confirmed it was investigating the attack at the Rio Banquet Hall. It said it was looking for two suspects. .CPS Staff Sgt. John Guigon said Nagar was hit in the head during the assault and does not have severe injuries. The attack was captured on video. Nagar said on Tuesday the two people who attacked him in the city on Sunday did so because of the reporting done by he and his team..RED FM Calgary host says attack will not stop his journalism .The physical injuries he said he is dealing with include an eye injury that could lead to severe retinal damage. “These injuries are for sure painful, but what wounds me more deeply is the intent behind this assault,” he said.
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said he was horrified by the assault against RED FM Calgary host and news director Rishi Nagar. While Nagar sustained physical injuries, Poilievre said he was glad to hear he was on the road to recovery. “Freedom must prevail over fear,” tweeted Poilievre on Wednesday.“Bring home safe streets.”.He encouraged anyone who had information on the attack to contact the Calgary Police Service (CPS). Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she was saddened to hear about the attack against Nagar. “In Alberta, we value freedom of the press and the safety of all citizens,” said Smith.“Violence and intimidation against anyone, especially those who work tirelessly to inform the public, have no place in our society.”.During this time, Smith said her thoughts are with he, his family, and his colleagues and wished him a full, speedy recovery. She called for people to stand together against violence and uphold respect and safety for all.CPS said on Monday it was investigating an attack on Nagar in northeastern Calgary..Calgary police investigating assault on RED FM Calgary host .Although harm had happened, CPS confirmed it was investigating the attack at the Rio Banquet Hall. It said it was looking for two suspects. .CPS Staff Sgt. John Guigon said Nagar was hit in the head during the assault and does not have severe injuries. The attack was captured on video. Nagar said on Tuesday the two people who attacked him in the city on Sunday did so because of the reporting done by he and his team..RED FM Calgary host says attack will not stop his journalism .The physical injuries he said he is dealing with include an eye injury that could lead to severe retinal damage. “These injuries are for sure painful, but what wounds me more deeply is the intent behind this assault,” he said.
