Quetta journalist says he survived murder attempt

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 21 April 2014 |  JP Staff Reporter

Abdul Ghani Kakar, a Deutsche Welle correspondent, reported a recent murder attempt. He escaped when attackers pursued him in a jeep, injuring bystanders.

Summary

QUETTA: A Deutsche Welle correspondent in Quetta said Sunday he had survived an assassination attempt.

Abdul Ghani Kakar said in a statement three armed men chased him in a green-colored jeep from Zargoon Road. Sensing danger, he said he pulled over at Makran Road in Satellite Town and tried calling the police. In the meanwhile, the assailants rammed their vehicle into his car and fled. Two passersby were reportedly injured.

Kakar said he had been receiving threatening phone calls for the past few days. Police have recorded his statement.

KEY POINTS:

• Abdul Ghani Kakar is a Deutsche Welle correspondent.
• He survived an assassination attempt in Quetta.
• Attackers chased him in a green jeep.
• Two passersby were injured during the incident.
• Kakar has been receiving threats prior to the attack.