Monument for slain journalist Siraj-ud-Din to be built in Swat
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 5 August 2016
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A monument dedicated to slain journalist Siraj-ud-Din will be constructed in Swat. Major General Asif Ghafoor announced the plan to honor Siraj's legacy.Summary
SWAT – A top army officer has announced building a monument for slain journalist Siraj-ud-Din (pictured) of The Nation in Swat.
The Nation reported Friday that General Officer Commander (GOC) Malakand Division, Major General Asif Ghafoor made the announcement. Siraj was killed in a suicide attack on the funeral congregation of DSP Javed Iqbal on February 29, 2008 in Mingora, Swat.
Prior to his death, the Taliban regularly threatened him but he never stopped reporting the truth.
His son Haroon Siraj, also a journalist, thanked the general for his thoughtfulness.
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KEY POINTS:
- Siraj-ud-Din was killed in a 2008 suicide attack.
- Major General Asif Ghafoor announced the monument.
- Siraj was frequently threatened by the Taliban.
- His son Haroon Siraj expressed gratitude for the gesture.
- The monument aims to honor the courage of journalists.
