Javed Khan
Age: 39
Organisation: Daily Markaz
Date of incident: July 3, 2007
Location: ,
Designation: Cameraman
Cause of Death:
Incident Description: Shot dead
Summary of Case
On July 3, 2007, a cameraman of the Islamabad-based Daily Markaz and UK-based DM Digital TV, Javed Khan, was killed during coverage of clashes between law enforcement personnel and students of Lal Masjid in Islamabad. The clashes were a consequence of the confrontations that the administration and students of Lal Masjid were engaged in with the government since January 2007. Khan lost his life after he was hit in the chest and neck by stray bullets thought to have been fired by paramilitary personnel.
He was rushed to a hospital where he passed away during surgery.
Was case investigated:Yes
Was FIR registered:Yes
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