Police arrest Taliban shooting suspects in Pakistan

Pakistani police have arrested a number of suspects in the case of a 14-year-old girl shot in the head by the Taliban after promoting girls’ education and speaking out about the group’s atrocities.

Police arrest Taliban shooting suspects in Pakistan
Fri, 12 Oct, 2012 - 15:10

Pakistani police have arrested a number of suspects in the case of a 14-year-old girl shot in the head by the Taliban after promoting girls’ education and speaking out about the group’s atrocities.

A senior police official in Mingora, Afzal Khan Afridi, declined to give any further details.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €130 €65

Best value

Monthly €12€6 / month

Benefit image

Limited offer valid for new and returning customers. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €12/month. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Mideast Wars Israel Prisoners Israel’s Supreme Court says government not feeding Palestinian prisoners enough
Immigration Raid Hyundai Plant South Korea says it has reached deal with US to release 300 workers at Georgia plant
Russia Ukraine War Government building damaged in Kyiv in largest Russian attack since war began
CourtsHeathrowPlace: PakistanPlace: MingoraPlace: RawalpindiPlace: Swat valleyPerson: Afzal Khan AfridiPerson: YousufzaiOrganisation: Taliban
<p>Erin Patterson arrives at Supreme Court of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia, on August 25 2025 (Jason Edwards/NCA, Pool via AP, File)</p>

Australian judge sentences mushroom-killer Erin Patterson to life in prison

READ NOW

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited