Balochistan government claims to arrest murderer of journalist Athar Mateen
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 23 February 2022
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The alleged murderer of journalist Athar Mateen has been arrested by the Balochistan government. The arrest took place in Khuzdar following a coordinated operation between police forces.Summary
QUETTA—The Balochistan government has claimed to arrest the alleged murderer of journalist Athar Mateen from the Khuzdar district.
The News reported that Parliamentary Secretary Bushra Rind said that the alleged killer was arrested in a joint operation launched by Sindh and Balochistan Police.
According to her, the suspected killer was being shifted to Karachi.
Mateen was shot dead last Friday in an armed attack on his car in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area.
Key Points
- Athar Mateen was shot dead in Karachi's North Nazimabad area.
- The alleged killer was apprehended in Khuzdar district.
- Joint operation conducted by Sindh and Balochistan Police.
- The suspect is being transferred to Karachi for further investigation.
- Bushra Rind announced the arrest in a press briefing.
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