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Assignment No 1 - News Reporting and Writing
Assignment No 1 - News Reporting and Writing
News story no 1;
Lead: In Faisalabad , A shocking dual assassination has sent shockwaves through the city as
authorities launch an intensive investigation into the brutal killings. The victims, a married
couple in their 40s, were found dead in their home early this morning.
Body: The horrible discovery was made by a family friend who had gone to check on the couple
after not hearing from them for several days. Police arrived at the scene to find the bodies of
Ahmad Ali and Kashaf Ahmad , both with credible stab wounds.
Investigators are currently working to establish a timeline of events leading up to the tragedy, as
well as any potential motives. The police have not yet released any information on possible
suspects or leads in the case.
Tail : Quotes: "It's a tragedy that such a horrific incident could happen in our city," said
Muhammad Zaid. "We are fully committed to bringing the perpetrators to justice and providing
support to the affected families."
Headline: Shocking Dual Assassination in Faisalabad Leaves Married Couple Dead.
Sub-head line: Authorities Launch Intensive Investigation into Brutal Killings.
Victims Found Dead in Their Home, Identified as Ahmad Ali and Kashaf Ahmad.
Type of lead used:
Summary Lead: In Faisalabad, a shocking dual assassination has sent shockwaves through the
city as authorities launch an intensive investigation into the brutal killings.
News story no 2:
Tail: Quotes: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the injured biker and his family during this
difficult time,” said Officer Hassan Ali , spokesperson for the local police department. “We urge
all drivers to be attentive on the road, especially when sharing the road with cyclists.”
Type of lead used:
Summary lead :
A summary lead is a type of lead used in news writing that provides a concise summary of the
main points of a news story. It aims to capture the reader’s attention and provide them with the
most important information upfront. In this case, the summary lead in news story quickly
summarizes the key details of the car and bike collision, such as the vehicles involved, the
location, and the injuries sustained by the biker. It gives readers a clear overview of the incident
right from the start.