In a tragic incident, Nisar Ahmed Lehri, a senior journalist and official of the Sarawan Press Club, was shot dead by armed men in the village of Killi Gulkand on Wednesday morning. Lehri, who was also affiliated with the Online news agency, was reportedly en route to inspect his under-construction home in Mastung when he was attacked.
Reportedly, Lehri was targeted by gunmen who opened fire, killing him on the spot. His body was immediately transported to the Civil Hospital, where after completion of legal formalities, it was handed over to his family.
Initial investigations by local police suggest that the murder may be linked to a long-standing land dispute. Law enforcement agencies have launched raids in the area in an effort to apprehend the suspects responsible for the attack.
The Sarawan Press Club has strongly condemned the murder, urging authorities to swiftly arrest the culprits and calling for enhanced security measures to protect journalists in POB, who often face threats in the line of duty.