Pakistani journalist and TV host Iqrar-ul-Hassan was reportedly taken from his Lahore residence in the early hours of October 12, according to reports about the incident.
According to reports, a group of personnel in plain clothes arrived at his residence in DHA Phase 8 at around 3am. His family has alleged that they took him away. Women personnel were also said to be present at the house.
Some of the personnel reportedly had badges bearing the name of the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA). However, the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and there has been no confirmed explanation of why the journalist was taken.
TV host Waseem Badami has also spoken about the incident in a video statement. He said he had received information about Iqrar-ul-Hassan’s reported arrest, adding to the growing attention around the news.
Up until now, the cause behind the reported detention is yet to be established. Furthermore, it is not clear if a case is pending against the journalist, on what basis was he taken into custody, and where he is currently being kept.
Iqrar-ul-Hassan is widely known for hosting Sar-e-Aam, an investigative programme that has covered public complaints and alleged wrongdoing over the years. Beyond television, he has also been involved in politics.
As details continue to emerge, questions remain about what happened at his Lahore residence that night. A statement from the relevant authorities is awaited to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
This is a developing story.
Sources: Instagram.
