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Journalist Aziz Memon killed in Naushahro Feroze
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 17 February 2020
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Aziz Memon, a journalist, was found murdered in Naushahro Feroze after reportedly receiving threats. Investigations are underway following his death.Summary
ISLAMABAD—Aziz Memon, a journalist with Sindhi TV channel KTN News and newspaper Kawish was killed on Sunday, and his body found from an irrigation outlet.
Reports said that he was allegedly strangled near Mehrabpur in Naushahro Feroze.
Dawn, quoting the slain journalist’s brother Hafiz Memon, said that Aziz had gone to a village along with his cameraman Owais Qureshi on Sunday morning to cover a story. His body was found tied to an electric wire in an irrigation channel.
Dawn said that some months ago, Aziz had released a video in which he said that he was receiving threats for his coverage of a news story.
Police have detained the cameraman for questioning and said that they are conducting investigations from various angles.
Key Points
- Aziz Memon was a journalist for KTN News and Kawish.
- His body was discovered near Mehrabpur, tied to an electric wire.
- He had received threats related to his reporting earlier this year.
- The cameraman accompanying him has been detained for questioning.
- Police are exploring various angles in the murder investigation.
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