Dangerous ground: Journalist Malik Mumtaz killed in North Waziristan
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 27 February 2013
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Malik Mumtaz, a senior journalist, was murdered in North Waziristan while returning home. His recent work focused on the anti-polio campaign, and he is survived by his family.Summary
ISLAMABAD: Senior journalist Malik Mumtaz, a correspondent of The News, Jang and Geo TV in North Waziristan was gunned down by unidentified men while returning to his home in Miranshah Wednesday.
According to Geo Television, Malik came under attack near Chashma Bridge. It was not immediately known if he was targeted because of his work. Some of his latest stories were about the anti-polio drive.
He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. His body was shifted to hospital for postmortem.
Malik was recently elected President of Miranshah Press Club.
International watchdogs rank Pakistan as one of the most dangerous places for journalists where 13 were killed last year.
KEY POINTS:
- Malik Mumtaz was attacked near Chashma Bridge in Miranshah.
- He was the President of the Miranshah Press Club.
- International watchdogs list Pakistan among the most dangerous countries for journalists.
- This murder highlights ongoing threats faced by media personnel in the region.
- Mumtaz is survived by his wife and three children.
