The fact-finding team investigating the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in its report has concluded that his killing was a "planned assassination"&nbsp;by transnational individuals&nbsp;and not a case of "mistaken identity".&nbsp;The Pakistani senior journalist was shot dead on October 23 as he was chased by the Kenyan police.&nbsp;

The committee's 592-page report questioned two&nbsp;aspects — the Kenyan police and statements by Sharif's&nbsp;hosts Waqar and Khurram.

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Firstly, the report claimed that statements given by Waqar indicated his links with Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other intelligence services. As soon as Sharif died, Waqar handed over his phone and iPad to a NIS officer rather than the police, the Express Tribune reported.&nbsp;

"His linkage with national and international agencies provides a scope of possibilities of transnational characters in this case," the report stated.&nbsp;

The report suggests that transnational individuals from Pakistan, Kenya, and Dubai cannot be ruled out.&nbsp;

Khurram's statements were found contradicting to facts&nbsp;as no bullet marks were found on Sharif's car seat.&nbsp;

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The report also questioned the claims of "mistaken identity"&nbsp;by the Kenyan police as the statements by GSU police officials contradicted it. However, the committee report further acknowledged that the police did mention 'fingernails' taken for DNA samples but did not specify how many.&nbsp;

The report said, "Keeping in view the apparent differences in the two post-mortem reports, there is no concrete evidence to establish that Arshad Sharif was tortured before the killing."

The team also stated that Sharif was forced to leave Pakistan.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

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The fact-finding team investigating the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in its report has concluded that his killing was a "planned assassination" by transnational individuals and not a case of "mistaken identity".

The fact-finding team investigating the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif in its report has concluded that his killing was a "planned assassination" by transnational individuals and not a case of "mistaken identity". The Pakistani senior journalist was shot dead on October 23 as he was chased by the Kenyan police. The committee's 592-page report questioned two aspects — the Kenyan police and statements by Sharif's hosts Waqar and Khurram. Also read | Was Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif tortured before death? Controversy deepens as shocking claims emerge Firstly, the report claimed that statements given by Waqar indicated his links with Kenya's National Intelligence Service (NIS) and other intelligence services. As soon as Sharif died, Waqar handed over his phone and iPad to a NIS officer rather than the police, the Express Tribune reported. "His linkage with national and international agencies provides a scope of possibilities of transnational characters in this case," the report stated. The report suggests that transnational individuals from Pakistan, Kenya, and Dubai cannot be ruled out. Khurram's statements were found contradicting to facts as no bullet marks were found on Sharif's car seat. Also read | Pakistan: Body of slain journalist Arshad Sharif arrives in Islamabad from Kenya The report also questioned the claims of "mistaken identity" by the Kenyan police as the statements by GSU police officials contradicted it. However, the committee report further acknowledged that the police did mention 'fingernails' taken for DNA samples but did not specify how many. The report said, "Keeping in view the apparent differences in the two post-mortem reports, there is no concrete evidence to establish that Arshad Sharif was tortured before the killing." The team also stated that Sharif was forced to leave Pakistan. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Senior Pak journalist Arshad Sharif's murder was 'planned assassination' not 'mistaken identity' case: Report

A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot.&nbsp;

Sharif, a well-known journalist, was killed in Kenya last month. Earlier, the media reported that he was shot dead by police in a case of "mistaken identity".&nbsp;

Now, shocking claims have emerged over the circumstances that apparently led to the death.&nbsp;

On his popular TV programme "On the Front" which aired on Dunya News on Wednesday, senior journalist Kamran Shahid made the claims, backing it up with "leaked photos" of the autopsy report of Sharif.&nbsp;

Shahid alleged that Sharif was mercilessly tortured for almost three hours before being shot, and also his nails were chipped and ripped from his fingers. Shahid claimed that the fingers and ribs of the slain journalist were also broken.&nbsp;

Terming it a "premeditated assassination", Shahid also claimed that Sharif was taken out of the vehicle, and to kill him, shots were fired from close range on the back of his head.&nbsp;

“At eight o clock on the night of October 23, Arshad Sharif was shot while going in the car with Khurram, who took him (Arshad Sharif) by a longer way instead of the usual one on the day the anchor was martyred,” he added.&nbsp;

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Recently, reports claimed the presence of 10 American instructors and US national trainees at AmmoDump Shooting Range where he spent his last night before being gunned down by the Kenyan police.&nbsp;

A Kenyan government official told Geo News that Sharif had dinner with other guests at the site including American instructors on October 22 and 23.&nbsp;

Sharif left AmmoDump Kwenia Range - also known as AmmoDump Shooting Range - in dark at 8 pm on October 23 with his host Khurram, brother of Waqar Ahmad, for Nairobi. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

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A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot.

A top Pakistani journalist, who works for a local media outlet Dunya TV, said that Arshad Sharif's death was "premeditated" and he was tortured and brutalised for three hours before being shot. Sharif, a well-known journalist, was killed in Kenya last month. Earlier, the media reported that he was shot dead by police in a case of "mistaken identity". Now, shocking claims have emerged over the circumstances that apparently led to the death. On his popular TV programme "On the Front" which aired on Dunya News on Wednesday, senior journalist Kamran Shahid made the claims, backing it up with "leaked photos" of the autopsy report of Sharif. Shahid alleged that Sharif was mercilessly tortured for almost three hours before being shot, and also his nails were chipped and ripped from his fingers. Shahid claimed that the fingers and ribs of the slain journalist were also broken. Terming it a "premeditated assassination", Shahid also claimed that Sharif was taken out of the vehicle, and to kill him, shots were fired from close range on the back of his head. “At eight o clock on the night of October 23, Arshad Sharif was shot while going in the car with Khurram, who took him (Arshad Sharif) by a longer way instead of the usual one on the day the anchor was martyred,” he added. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. Can’t put in words the way Arshad was suffered through ! It was a planned murder pic.twitter.com/vnUawG6Ni6 — Kamran Shahid (@FrontlineKamran) November 9, 2022 × Recently, reports claimed the presence of 10 American instructors and US national trainees at AmmoDump Shooting Range where he spent his last night before being gunned down by the Kenyan police. A Kenyan government official told Geo News that Sharif had dinner with other guests at the site including American instructors on October 22 and 23. Sharif left AmmoDump Kwenia Range - also known as AmmoDump Shooting Range - in dark at 8 pm on October 23 with his host Khurram, brother of Waqar Ahmad, for Nairobi. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Senior Pak journalist Arshad Sharif's murder was 'planned assassination' not 'mistaken identity' case: Report

Was Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif tortured before death? Controversy deepens as shocking claims emerge