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Journalist shot dead in RYK

Police launch search operation and registers case against unidentified attackers on complaint of victim’s cousin

By Our Correspondent
December 13, 2024
Police officers stand behind crime scene tape. — AFP/File
Police officers stand behind crime scene tape. — AFP/File

RAHIM YAR KHAN: Zafar Iqbal, a 45-year-old journalist and newsagent, was shot dead by unknown assailants while distributing newspapers in Taranda Muhammad Panah, Rahim Yar Khan.

The attack occurred in broad daylight. The suspects, riding a motorcycle, fled the scene. Police have launched a search operation and registered a case against unidentified attackers on the complaint of the victim’s cousin. Zafar Iqbal, a prominent community figure and former councillor, was buried after funeral prayers. Efforts are on to apprehend the culprits.