Geo reporter Ali Imran returns home after 'going missing' in Karachi [Post#5]

[MenInG]

A reporter working for Geo News has gone missing in Karachi. According to a report published on their website, Ali Imran Syed went missing on Friday.

Imran left his home between 7pm and 8pm after telling his family he would be back home in half an hour. He has not returned home since, the report said. It also quoted his wife as saying that his car was parked outside the house and he had left his mobile phone at home.

The Geo News administration stated that the Karachi police chief and DIG East have been informed about Imran's disappearance, the publication said, adding that the family had also submitted a report to Sachal police station.

Speaking to Dawn.com, Sachal police SHO Haroon Korai confirmed that the family had submitted an application. "However, an FIR has not been registered so far," he said.

Meanwhile, Sindh government spokesperson Murtaza Wahab said Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has taken notice of the incident and spoken to the IG. "The matter is being investigated," he said.

The reporter's disappearance has also garnered attention on social media. The hashtag 'BringBackAliImran' was among the top trends on Twitter on Saturday.

Amnesty International stated that Imran was "feared to have been subjected to an enforced disappearance for his reporting". "The authorities must establish his whereabouts immediately," the human rights group said.

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan also called for Imran's "immediate release".

PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz also condemned the reporter's disappearance.

"I have heard that he has been picked up for allegedly sharing CCTV footage of [retired Captain Safdar's arrest]. This is unfortunate," she said while speaking to reporters in Lahore.

Addressing the government, she said: "You have earned a lot of flak for breaking down my door, the manner in which you arrested my husband and the way you undermined the Sindh police force.

"Don't earn yourself more criticism by kidnapping people and stopping them from raising their voice for the truth. This is very wrong [and] needs to stop," she said.

Meanwhile, Information Minister Shibli Faraz said he "sincerely hoped and prayed" Imran would reunite with his family and friends soon.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1586769/geo-reporter-ali-imran-goes-missing-in-karachi

 

[Bewal Express]

As the CCTV exposed Maryams lie, I wonder who was angry at him?

 

[Syed1]

Recently reported on PML-N faked the fact that Safdar was dragged out of the hotel room. These parties have a history of killing off journalists who expose their lies. I hope he returns home safely.

 

[MenInG]

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday directed the interior ministry to stay in touch with the Sindh government over the disappearance of Geo News journalist Ali Imran.

PM Imran issued the directives during his conversation with his adviser on accountability and interior Shahzad Akbar. The adviser had called PM Imran to brief him on the disappearance of the journalist.

“Provide assistance in recovery of missing journalist,” said PM Imran Khan. He also directed that the safety of all journalists should be ensured “at all costs”.

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Separately, in a tweet, Akbar said that the interior secretary has spoken to the Sindh police chief and directed him to ensure the early recovery of the journalist.

He also offered “support and assistance of all federal agencies in the case and general safety of journalists in Sindh”.

Senior Geo News reporter Ali Imran Syed went missing on Friday evening after he had reportedly gone to a nearby bakery but did not return home.

According to his family, Ali Imran left home between 7pm-8pm and told them that he would come back in half an hour but did not return despite the passage of many hours.

His car is parked outside the house and his mobile phone is also at home, said his wife.

The family said the police authorities were informed about Imran’s disappearance, and have registered a case.

Meanwhile, the Geo News administration said Karachi police chief and DIG East have also been informed about the journalist going missing.

According to police, the scene will be thoroughly inspected and CCTV footage will be obtained to probe further into the matter.

 

[MenInG]

A reporter working for Geo News who went missing in Karachi on Friday has returned home, his brother confirmed to Dawn on Saturday evening.

Ali Imran Syed reached his mother's residence in the city and reportedly established contact with his wife. He has returned safely and has not been physically harmed, he told her, according to the media outlet.

https://www.dawn.com/news/1586769/g...rns-home-a-day-after-going-missing-in-karachi