Journalist’s murder case

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SUKKUR: The Sukkur antiterrorism court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of journalist Ajay Lalwani’s murder case till July 12 due to the absence of defence counsel.

The main suspects — ex-chairman of Salehpat town committee Inayat Shah, vice chairman Ihsan Shah, former SHO Ashiq Mirani, Akbar Mangrio, Mustafa and Janib Shah — appeared in the court.

Lalwani was killed on March 18 in Salehpat town allegedly by the nominated accused.

Published in Dawn, June 30th, 2021

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