Journalist Khalil Jibran killed in Landi Kotal

Landi Kotal: Journalist Khalil Jibran was killed while his colleague Sajjad Advocate was injured in the firing in Mazrina area of ​​Landi Kotal Tehsil of Khyber.

According to District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas, Khalil Jibran and Sajjad Advocate were going home when the accused took them out of the car and opened fire.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur took notice of the journalist’s murder and directed that the elements involved in the shooting should be immediately arrested.

Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also condemned the killing of journalist Khalil Jibran.

The Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND) has strongly condemned the brutal murder of journalist Khalil associated with Khyber News.

Expressing deep sorrow and regret over the incident in his statement, AEMEND stated that attacks on journalists are continuing in Pakistan. The torture, kidnapping, and threats have become routine.

AEMEND added that federal and provincial governments and state institutions seem unable to prevent such incidents despite all claims.

AEMEND demanded from the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federal Interior Minister that those involved in the murder of journalist Khalil Jibran should be arrested as soon as possible and punished.