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Police arrest three suspects in journalist Iftikhar Ahmed's murder

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 3 July 2022

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Police arrest three suspects in journalist Iftikhar Ahmed's murder
Local police have detained three suspects linked to journalist Iftikhar Ahmed's murder. The investigation is ongoing, focusing on possible motives.

PESHAWAR—Local police have claimed to arrest three suspects allegedly involved in the murder of journalist Iftikhar Ahmed.

Reportedly, no one has claimed responsibility for the killing. However, the police suspect that personal enmity may have been the reason.

Police have registered a case under Section 302 and have formed an investigation team on the orders of the IG.

The Express News journalist was shot dead by unknown individuals on July 1 in Shabqadar tehsil, Charsadda district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

KEY POINTS:

  • Three suspects arrested in Iftikhar Ahmed's murder case
  • No one has claimed responsibility for the killing
  • Police suspect personal enmity may be involved
  • Case registered under Section 302
  • Investigation team formed on IG's orders

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