Geo journalist Azaz Syed escapes kidnapping attempt
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 3 June 2017 | JP Staff Reporter
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Azaz Syed, a journalist for Geo News, avoided a kidnapping on Friday. The incident occurred near Bani Gala Police Station, and police have begun an investigation.Summary
ISLAMABAD – Geo News journalist Azaz Syed Friday escaped a kidnapping attempt by unidentified men in a car and on a motorbike.
News reports said Syed’s car was intercepted on Park Road near Bani Gala Police Station.
Sensing danger, he sped away towards Taramri Chowk and arrived at the Shahzad Town Police Station.
The police have registered a case and started investigation.
SSP Sajid Kiani has directed the relevant officials to get CCTV footage to trace the suspects, news reports said.
Syed joined Geo in 2012. He is the author of the book ‘The Secrets of Pakistan’s War on Al-Qaeda’.
KEY POINTS:
- Azaz Syed escaped a kidnapping attempt in Islamabad
- His car was intercepted by unidentified men
- He reached Shahzad Town Police Station for assistance
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify suspects
- Syed has been with Geo News since 2012
