Journalist gunned down in Mianwali
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 22 April 2014
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Shahzad Iqbal, a journalist with Samaa TV, was killed in Mianwali in an alleged revenge attack. The incident involved four gunmen and has sparked police investigations.Summary
MIANWALI: A local Samaa TV journalist was shot dead in the Punjab town of Mianwali reportedly over an ongoing enmity.
Reports said that Shahzad Iqbal and his brother were attacked by four unidentified gunmen who intercepted their bike and opened fire.
Shahzad sustained multiple bullet wounds and died on way to the hospital. His brother was injured. Police have started investigations.
District Police Officer (Mianwali) Mujahid Akbar said that Iqbal, 28, had an enmity with Bashir Ahmed and his brothers over a (woman) issue.
Shahzad is the fifth journalist to be killed in Pakistan this year.
Key Points
- Shahzad Iqbal was attacked by four unidentified gunmen in Mianwali.
- The attack is believed to be a result of an ongoing personal enmity.
- Iqbal suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died en route to the hospital.
- His brother was also injured in the attack.
- This incident marks the fifth journalist murder in Pakistan in 2023.
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