Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif shot useless in Kenya, was going through FIRs in Sindh for criticizing Sharif govt

According to stories, famend Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif has been killed in Kenya. His spouse, Javeria Siddique, confirmed the information in a tweet early on Monday morning. “I lost friend, husband and my favourite journalist @arsched today, as per police he was shot in Kenya,” she wrote.

I misplaced good friend, husband and my favorite journalist @arsched right this moment, as per police he was shot in Kenya.
Respect our privateness and within the identify of breaking pls don’t share our household pics, private particulars and his final footage from hospital.
Remember us in ur prayers. pic.twitter.com/wP1BJxqP5e

— Javeria Siddique (@javerias) October 24, 2022

Both nations’ governments are but to verify the journalist’s loss of life and the situations surrounding it. Asim Iftikhar, Foreign Office Spokesperson, stated Pakistan’s High Commission in Kenya was gathering info from the authorities.

According to DAWN, Arshad Sharif was a vocal opponent of the current authorities and the nation’s management. He fled Pakistan earlier this yr after sedition costs have been filed towards him in lots of cities.

Earlier this yr, a slew of first info stories (FIRs) have been filed towards journalists Arshad Sharif, Sabir Shakir, and Sami Ibrahim, accusing them of sedition and propagating “anti-state” narratives. The instances towards the journalists have been lodged with police in quite a few Sindh provinces and Balochistan, all with related allegations and patterns. Residents of the areas submitted the FIRs, alleging that the journalists have been inciting anti-national sentiments by disparaging the Pakistan Army and federal establishments.

Sharif was additionally instrumental in a current documentary based mostly on corruption within the nation that was about to be launched quickly. The movie, titled ‘Behind Closed Doors,’ was based mostly on corruption throughout the Nawaz Sharif authorities. Adil Raja, the everlasting consultant of Pakistan on the International Human Rights Foundation acknowledged that the documentary was the explanation behind Sharif’s assassination. As per stories, Arshad Sharif had shut ties with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).

Arshad Sharif’s newest work, the documentary: #BehindClosedDoors and his YouTube Vlogs appear to be the explanation of his assassination by the state sponsored legal cartel of Pakistan.#ArshadSharifShaheed pic.twitter.com/n2YKwOYlRE

— Adil Raja (@soldierspeaks) October 24, 2022
Arshad Sharif linked Hindutva with terrorism, hated Modi

During the anti-Hindu riots in Delhi, Arshad was concerned in propagating hatred towards Hindus. In his tweets, he used phrases like RSS-BJP goons and Hindutva.

Listen to the cries of the individuals burnt alive by #Hindutva #RSS #BJP goons.
Horrible reminiscences of use of gasoline⛽️ chambers by #Nazis to exterminate #Jews replicated by #Modi by burning #Muslims alive in #DelhiRiots in #Indian state sponsored #DelhiViolence 👇👇🩸🩸🩸👇👇 pic.twitter.com/Vt07VTh5da

— Arshad Sharif (@arsched) February 26, 2020

Sharing a video during which slogans of Khalistan Zindabad are being raised alongside insults to PM Modi, Arshad Sharif stated that Narendra Modi has divided Indian society into two elements by bringing fanatical insurance policies of fascist Hindutva and violating the rights of minorities.

#Indian PM #NarendraModi has divided the Indian society & trampled the rights of minorities by means of fascist #Hindutva fundamentalist insurance policies. #FarmersProtest is peoples wrestle for rights.#Sikhs additionally demand freedom chanting #KhalistanZindabad #PakistanZindabad pic.twitter.com/nhH3MGL6Xe

— Arshad Sharif (@arsched) January 27, 2021

In the next tweet, Arshad claimed that Modi’s Hindutva insurance policies are remodeling him into the subsequent Hitler of South Asia.

Warning ⚠️ #Modi rising as the brand new #Hitler of South Asia along with his coverage of #Hindutva –#Christians #Jews #Parsis #Sikhs #Muslims haven’t any place in #BJP ‘s #India. Professor of Peace & Conflict Studies Professor @ashoswai sounds alarm bells 🔔 👇 pic.twitter.com/0kOR2Xx6XZ

— Arshad Sharif (@arsched) March 6, 2019

Meanwhile, Kenyan media stated that Sharif was shot useless by police in a case of “mistaken identity.” According to the report, the occasion occurred on Sunday night time alongside the Nairobi-Magadi freeway.

While listening to a petition requesting an investigation into Sharif’s homicide, Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah directed representatives from the international and inside ministries to fulfill with the journalist’s household as quickly as potential. The courtroom additionally served notices to the federal and inside secretaries, directing them to offer a report by tomorrow.