Journalist killed in attack on political rally
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 8 October 2012
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In a tragic attack on a political rally, a journalist was killed and several others were injured in Kahirpur district, Sindh. The motive behind the attack remains unclear.Summary
KARACHI: A journalist was killed and three other reporters injured Sunday when gunmen opened fire on a Pakistan Peoples Party public meeting in Sindh’s Kahirpur district.
Six PPP activists were also killed in the incident which occurred in Sadoro Janwari Village. The gunmen managed to flee.
The reporter was identified as Mushtaque Khand who worked for Dharti TV while one of injured journalists - Mukhtiar Phulpoto was reported to be in a serious condition.
Syeda Nafeesa Shah, a PPP lawmaker and daughter of Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah were scheduled to address the rally.
The motive behind the attack was not clear.
KEY POINTS:
- Journalist Mushtaque Khand was killed in the attack.
- Three other reporters were injured, one seriously.
- Six Pakistan Peoples Party activists also lost their lives.
- Attack occurred during a public meeting in Sadoro Janwari Village.
- Gunmen escaped the scene after the shooting.
