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Swat : Journalist Killed in Firing By Security Forces

Written by Writer on Monday, November 10th, 2008

Swat : Journalist Killed in Firing By Security Forces

Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 11:54 am Under Pakistan News

SWAT: Security forces continued to bomb militants’ hideouts in Matta and Kabbal Tehsils in restive Swat valley on Saturday night. However, no loss of life was reported.

According to sources, two girls’ schools were set on fire by some unknown miscreants in Kalaklay area in Kabbal during last night.

Meanwhile, local journalist, Muhammad Shaoib, was shot down by security forces in Mangora. He was on his way to home when security forces opened fire on him, who died on the spot.

Curfew is clamped in the volatile area after mid night, according to sources.

A Pakistan News

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News Topics : Bomb, Curfew, Girls Schools, Hideouts, Journalist, Kabbal, Matta, Mid Night, Miscreants, Muhammad, Pakistan News, Saturday Night, Security Forces, Swat Valley, Two Girls, Volatile Area