Police arrest suspected killers of three journalists

JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 1 September 2015

Police apprehended two individuals linked to the killings of three journalists in Quetta. This incident underscores ongoing threats to press freedom in Pakistan.

Summary

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani police have arrested suspected killers of three Pakistani journalists shot dead in Quetta last year.

Anadolu Agencyreported the police presented the two suspects to reporters on Tuesday, claiming they were responsible for the attack on the Quetta office of a local news agency. Balochistan Home Minister Mir Safraz Bugti, claimed the suspects were part of the Baluchistan Liberation Army.

One of the killed journalists, Irshad Mastoi, had contributed to Anadolu Agency's reporting from the province.

Key Points

Two suspects arrested for killing journalists in Quetta.
Suspects alleged to be part of Baluchistan Liberation Army.
Journalists were shot dead last year near local news agency.

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Journalism

Pakistan

Police

Quetta

Arrest

Balochistan

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