Sara-i-Alamgir attack: Mirza Waseem Baig of 92 News killed by assailants
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 August 2019
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Mirza Waseem Baig, a journalist with 92 News, was ambushed and killed at his home in Sara-i-Alamgir. Journalist unions are demanding action against the assailants.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Armed men shot dead a journalist with 92 News Television at the entrance to his home in Sara-i-Alamgir (Punjab) on Friday.
Reports said that Mirza Waseem Baig was gunned down as he disembarked from a car. Shooters ambushed him on two motorcycles. He died later in hospital.
Journalist unions have condemned the murder and called for the immediate arrest of the culprits.
It was unclear if Baig’s murder was related to his work.
KEY POINTS:
- Mirza Waseem Baig was shot by armed men on motorcycles.
- The attack occurred as he arrived home.
- Baig died later in the hospital due to his injuries.
- His murder remains under investigation regarding a possible link to his work.
- Journalist unions are calling for the immediate arrest of the shooters.
