Capital TV reporter Hasnain Shah shot dead in Lahore

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 24 January 2022

Hasnain Shah, a journalist with Capital TV, was fatally shot in Lahore on Davis Road. The police are investigating the incident, but the motive remains unclear.

Summary

LAHORE - Hasnain Shah, a reporter associated with Capital TV, was shot dead on Davis Road.

Shah was on his way to Lahore Press Club when pillion-riding assailants opened fire on his vehicle, leaving the journalist dead on the spot.

Police reached the crime scene to gather evidence while Shah's body was shifted to a hospital for the medico-legal procedure.

The motive behind the killing was not known.

Photo courtesy: DigiMAP

Key Points

Hasnain Shah was shot dead while driving to Lahore Press Club.
The assailants were pillion riding on a motorcycle.
Police are gathering evidence from the crime scene.
Shah's body has been sent for a medico-legal examination.
The motive behind the shooting is currently unknown.

Relevant Topics

Hasnain Shah

Capital TV

Lahore

Reporter Killed

Crime Scene

Journalists' Safety

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