10th death anniversary of Baloch journalist Munir Shakir observed
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 14 August 2021
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Munir Ahmed Shakir, a Baloch journalist, was killed on August 14, 2011. His family continues to seek justice a decade later.Summary
QUETTA— The 10th death anniversary of Baloch journalist Munir Ahmed Shakir was observed on Independence Day, and one decade on, his family still awaits justice.
Shakir was shot dead on 14th August 2011 in Khuzdar (Balochistan) after covering a protest organized by a Baloch separatist group.
According to police, Shakir was heading home when armed men on motorbikes attacked him. He was injured in the attack and was shifted to a civil hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds. Reportedly, Shakir received more than two bullets, and he died on the spot.
He was associated with the Online newswire and was a TV correspondent for Sabzbaat, also known as Sabzbagh, a Baloch television station.
Shakir’s killers remain untraced, and there is no hope of justice being delivered even after ten years.
Key Points
- Munir Shakir was shot dead on August 14, 2011.
- He was attacked after covering a Baloch separatist protest.
- Shakir was associated with Online newswire and Sabzbaat.
- His killers remain untraced after ten years.
- The case highlights ongoing struggles for journalist safety in Pakistan.
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