ZEE - Hathway dispute on payments.. ZEE's office in Mumbai attacked...

The office of Zee Turner Ltd, a joint venture between Turner International and Essel group, was attacked here, police said today.

"We have registered a case of rioting and trespassing against six unidentified persons for damaging and attacking the office of Zee Turner at Vakola in suburban Mumbai," a senior police official told PTI.

"The six gathered in a group outside Zee Turner's office in Vakola last night and attacked the office, causing minor damage to property," the official said.

Meanwhile, Zee Turner, in a statement, said there was anon-going dispute between them and Hathway Cables over payment defaults.

The company, a joint venture between Turner International and Essel group, recently said it may switch off several popular channels across networks of Hathway Cables due to payment defaults.

Zee Turner airs 33 channels in India including Zee TV, Zee Cinema, Cartoon Network, Pogo, HBO, Zee Cafe and Zee Business.

"Hathway has been avoiding signing the agreement for airing these 33 channels despite numerous efforts by Zee Turner and now being overdue by almost 10 months," Zee Turner said.