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Armed men attempt to break into Geo presenter Saleem Safi's home

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 5 April 2018

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Armed men attempt to break into Geo presenter Saleem Safi's home
An armed attempt to break into the home of Saleem Safi was reported in Islamabad. The incident left a security guard injured as the attackers fled the scene.

ISLAMABAD - Daily Jang Thursday reported an attempt by unknown armed persons to enter the home of Saleem Safi, who hosts program Jirga on Geo News.

During the bid, the security guard outside Safi’s home on Nazimuddin Road in Islamabad was injured.

The paper said two young men on a motorcycle arrived at Safi’s home at 1:00 am. They tossed a brick at the security guard and as he fell his gun went off, forcing the unknown attackers to flee.

According to the police, the attackers took away the magazine of a 7mm gun.

Photo: Twitter (@SaleemKhanSafi)

KEY POINTS:

  • Armed men attempted to break into Saleem Safi's home.
  • The security guard was injured during the attack.
  • Attackers fled after being confronted by the guard.
  • They stole a magazine from a 7mm gun.
  • The incident occurred at 1:00 am on Nazimuddin Road.

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