Kidnapped tribal journalist freed

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 26 October 2014

Amirzada Wasal, a senior journalist, was kidnapped in Jamrud town but has been safely released. His neighbor was freed earlier the same day.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: A senior journalist, kidnapped on Friday in Jamrud town in Khyber tribal region while going home from work has been freed.

Reports said Amirzada Wasal (pictured), a member of Jamrud Press Club was abducted at gunpoint along with one of his neighbors in the Kadaykhel Khor area.

However, Amir was not beaten up or tortured by the kidnappers. He was set free Saturday evening in the Godar area. His neighbor identified as Gul Syed was released earlier the same day.

The kidnappers fired shots at the Amir's vehicle but no one was injured, according to reports. The motive behind the kidnapping was not known.

Image courtesy: Iqbal Khattak

KEY POINTS:

• Amirzada Wasal was kidnapped on Friday in Jamrud town.
• He was released without injury on Saturday evening.
• Another victim, Gul Syed, was freed earlier the same day.
• The kidnappers shot at Wasal's vehicle but no one was hurt.
• The motive behind the kidnapping remains unknown.