Islamabad Police ‘arrest’ senior journalist Matiullah Jan

Senior journalist and reporter Matiullah Jan was arrested by Islamabad Police after information of a filing a case against him emerged, sources told Geo News on Thursday.

After his arrest by the police, Jan was shifted to Margalla Police Station. the sources said. It is important to note that no transcript or copy of any recorded case against Jan has been provided yet.

Additionally, American non-governmental organisation (NGO) Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the senior journalist’s arrest.

Earlier in 2020, Jan went missing in Islamabad and returned home after nearly 12 hours.

After returning, he had thanked the national and international journalist community, politicians, judiciary and others for their “quick response” which led to his safe return.