Khyber Press Club condemns Landi Kotal police raid
Members voted Monday to halt police-related coverage in Khyber until an independent inquiry and legal action over the Landi Kotal raid begin.
District Press Club Khyber condemned a raid by Landi Kotal police on its premises.
Masked men identifying as police allegedly searched rooms and the conference hall last evening.
An emergency meeting on Monday, chaired by President Aman Ali Shinwari, demanded an independent inquiry.
Members unanimously voted to boycott police-related activities and news coverage in Khyber until legal proceedings and an independent investigation begin.
The club thanked Jamrud and Bara press clubs, journalists’ unions, and political and social figures for solidarity.