Karachi-based social activist and journalist Arsalan Khan goes lacking –
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Karachi-based social activist and journalist Arsalan Khan goes lacking –

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Arsalan Khan, a social activist and journalist based mostly in Karachi, has gone lacking. The household claimed that “unknown individuals” kidnapped him from his dwelling within the early hours of Friday morning.

Arsalan, who’s lively on social media, significantly Twitter, has labored with a wide range of media retailers over time.

Ayesha, the activist’s spouse, later advised sources that she went to the Clifton police station to file a primary data report, however officers refused. Khan lives in Clifton, which is underneath the jurisdiction of District South.

When requested if police had taken Arsalan into custody, South District Senior Superintendent Police Asad Raza categorically denied. “No, he isn’t in our possession.”

Based on Raza, police haven’t appeared into the lacking individuals case. “The household has not approached us but,” he mentioned, including that if the household contacts the police, a FIR shall be filed.

Arsalan, also referred to as AK-47 on Twitter, has beforehand labored as a journalist for varied broadcasters, together with Geo Information. He’s additionally lively on Twitter and is presently affiliated with the Karachi Bachao Tehreek civil society organisation (KBT).

 

The Karachi Union of Journalists condemned the “arrest” of the social media activist, calling it a critical violation of free expression. They urged Pakistan’s military chief, chief justice, prime minister, and inside minister to take rapid motion to finish Arsalan khan “unlawful detention” and guarantee his rapid launch.