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Journalist Syed Muhammad Shah Shot Dead in Garhi Khairo, Accused Arrested
Journalist Syed Muhammad Shah gunned down in Garhi Khairo. Accused Abdul Hussain Umrani arrested in injured condition; claims honor killing. MPA Mumtaz Jhakrani condemns the incident.
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by News Desk
2025-05-30
Journalist Syed Muhammad Shah Shot Dead in Garhi Khairo, Accused Arrested

Local journalist Syed Muhammad Shah was shot dead in village Altaf Shah under the jurisdiction of Garhi Khairo police station. The accused, Abdul Hussain Umrani, was arrested by police in an injured condition shortly after the crime.

According to police reports, the accused called the journalist to his home and asked him for water. Syed Muhammad Shah, in response, sent his son Aamir Shah to bring water from their house. Moments later, Abdul Hussain opened fire on the journalist, killing him on the spot.

Police arrived at the crime scene after receiving information, recovered the body, and transported it to the hospital. After necessary legal formalities, the body was handed over to the grieving family. A formal murder case is yet to be registered.

SHO Garhi Khairo, Mashooq Shar, confirmed the arrest of the accused in injured condition. Meanwhile, the accused Abdul Hussain Umrani claimed during preliminary questioning that he had committed the murder in the name of honor, accusing the journalist of sexually assaulting his wife—who later died by suicide, allegedly in shock.

This is not the first time Abdul Hussain Umrani has been embroiled in murder accusations. He was earlier arrested in connection with the killing of Najma, whose bullet-ridden body was found in her home just 20 days ago. However, the case was dismissed as suicide and Umrani was released. Additionally, the body of another woman, Lal Khatoon Umrani, was also recently discovered outside the village, raising further concerns about Umrani's criminal background.

The murder of Syed Muhammad Shah has sparked outrage in the region. Mumtaz Hussain Jhakrani, Member Provincial Assembly (MPA) from Garhi Khairo, took serious notice of the incident. “This is a tragic and shameful event that cannot be condemned enough,” he stated, calling for swift justice.

The incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by journalists in remote and rural areas of Pakistan, where lawlessness, tribal customs, and weak legal enforcement expose them to serious threats.

As calls for justice grow louder, pressure mounts on local authorities to ensure an impartial investigation and the immediate registration of a First Information Report (FIR).
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