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Saleem Shahzad laid to rest in Karachi
KARACHI: Saleem Shehzad, who was murdered after being kidnapped from Islamabad, has been laid to rest Wednesday afternoon in Karachi, Geo News reported.His body was brought to Karachi from Islamabad and then was taken to his residence in Clifton. The burial took place after Zuhr prayers where hundreds of journalists and relatives were present to mourn the daring journalist’s killing.
Shehzad’s relatives and friends expressed grievances on his murder and said that he was a thorough professional and an affectionate person.
Before his murder, Saleem was threatened by the intelligence agents.
Syed Saleem Shahzad wrote about terrorism and security for the Asia Times Online and other publications. Police said the 40-year-old’s body bore signs of torture when it was found Tuesday after he had been missing for two days.
Shahzad had told Human Rights Watch of threats from Pakistani intelligence officers over his reporting.
Courtesy www.geo.tv