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After being missing for 21 days and sparking rumours of abduction or death, popular Pakistani YouTubers Sohaib Chaudhry and Sana Amjad reappeared on Tuesday (Jan 22).&nbsp;
Sohaib, in a video on Tuesday, revealed that he was abducted and tortured by members of a significant political party who pressured him to join their organisation.&nbsp;
He said that private gunmen entered his house and kidnapped him.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;I&rsquo;m openly challenging them: Sohaib Chaudhry was not afraid. He is not; he will never be. If someone is harming Pakistan. I&rsquo;ll speak against him while staying within the boundaries of the law,&rdquo; he said in the video.&nbsp;
<h2>'Will not spare those who attacked me'</h2>
&ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know if I can upload another video. But, if I can, I&rsquo;ll strip Pakistan&rsquo;s enemies naked. I&rsquo;ll not spare those who attacked me. I&rsquo;ll show you evidence of what they did,&rdquo; he added.
The two YouTubers have been known for creating content related to India and Pakistan.&nbsp;
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Sana Amjad also posted a video, sharing her traumatic experience. She revealed that her family was targeted in an attempt to silence her.&nbsp;
She further alleged that her mother was tortured due to the content on her YouTube channel.&nbsp;
Earlier in the past, Sana has often praised India and promoted peaceful relations between the two countries.&nbsp;
She further said that she would continue making the videos despite the threats.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;In 1947, two countries got their independence. One of them progressed while the other did not. Why could that country not progress? Who&rsquo;ll take that country ahead? All of us have to take that responsibility,&rdquo; she said in her video.
&ldquo;I still don&rsquo;t know the effect of this video. I don&rsquo;t know if I will be able to upload another video. But Sana Amjad will not bow down,&rdquo; Sana added.
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Sohaib in his video stressed, "It's a chance that my death could become a reality in the coming days, but I will continue to tell right from wrong, no matter what."
(With inputs from agencies)

World | South Asia | Pakistan: Sohaib, in a video on Tuesday, revealed that he was abducted and tortured by members of a significant political party who pressured him to join their organisation. 

After being missing for 21 days and sparking rumours of abduction or death, popular Pakistani YouTubers Sohaib Chaudhry and Sana Amjad reappeared on Tuesday (Jan 22). Sohaib, in a video on Tuesday, revealed that he was abducted and tortured by members of a significant political party who pressured him to join their organisation. He said that private gunmen entered his house and kidnapped him. Also read: Pakistani doctor accused of terrorism seeks pardon before Biden leaves office “I’m openly challenging them: Sohaib Chaudhry was not afraid. He is not; he will never be. If someone is harming Pakistan. I’ll speak against him while staying within the boundaries of the law,” he said in the video. 'Will not spare those who attacked me' “I don’t know if I can upload another video. But, if I can, I’ll strip Pakistan’s enemies naked. I’ll not spare those who attacked me. I’ll show you evidence of what they did,” he added. The two YouTubers have been known for creating content related to India and Pakistan. Also read: ‘Hilarious,’ Internet cracks up as Pakistani doctor complains about ‘foul smell’ in China Sana Amjad also posted a video, sharing her traumatic experience. She revealed that her family was targeted in an attempt to silence her. She further alleged that her mother was tortured due to the content on her YouTube channel. Earlier in the past, Sana has often praised India and promoted peaceful relations between the two countries. She further said that she would continue making the videos despite the threats. Also read: India ‘incomplete’ without Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, declares Rajnath Singh in fierce warning “In 1947, two countries got their independence. One of them progressed while the other did not. Why could that country not progress? Who’ll take that country ahead? All of us have to take that responsibility,” she said in her video. “I still don’t know the effect of this video. I don’t know if I will be able to upload another video. But Sana Amjad will not bow down,” Sana added. Also read: 'Overwhelmed' Malala back in Pakistan for girls’ education summit snubbed by Taliban Sohaib in his video stressed, "It's a chance that my death could become a reality in the coming days, but I will continue to tell right from wrong, no matter what." (With inputs from agencies)

'Will not bow down', Pakistan YouTubers reappear after going missing, claim were abducted and tortured

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An Indian man hailing from the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the United States (US). A report by the news agency PTI on Monday (Jan 20) said that the victim was identified as 26-year-old K Ravi Teja.&nbsp;
Tejad had gone to the US in 2022 for his master's degree and was looking for a job. Teja suffered grievous bullet injuries and died on the spot in Washington.&nbsp;
<h2>Kin urges victim's mortal remains to be brought back&nbsp;</h2>
Addressing a press conference, Teja's father said, "I have come to know that my son was shot dead. My appeal to the government is to send back the mortal remains as early as possible. I am not able to speak anything else."&nbsp;
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"Whether I will be alive or not till that time (the body arrives)," his father added.&nbsp;
<h2>New Delhi takes note of crime</h2>
In a post on X, the Consulate General of India, New York took note of the crime.
"Deeply saddened to learn about tragic demise of Mr Ravi Teja in shooting incident in New Haven, Connecticut" the consulate said, adding, that it was in touch with his family and is extending all possible assistance, including repatriation of his mortal remains to India.
<h2>Another Telangana student shot dead earlier</h2>
There have been several incidents of Indian-origin students being killed in the US in the past few months.&nbsp;
This tragedy comes months after a 22-year-old youth from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in Chicago where he was working.&nbsp;
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The victim was identified as Sai Teja Nukarapu.&nbsp;
Nukarapu completed his BBA in India and was pursuing an MBA in the US. One of the relatives of the victim told media persons that the deceased was doing a part-time job.&nbsp;
"It is sad to know that Nukarapu was shot dead when he stayed on at the place of work to help a friend,&rdquo; a relative of the victim told the news agency PTI.&nbsp;
&nbsp;(With inputs from agencies)

This tragedy came months after a 22-year-old youth from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in Chicago where he was working. 

An Indian man hailing from the city of Hyderabad, Telangana, was shot dead by unidentified assailants in the United States (US). A report by the news agency PTI on Monday (Jan 20) said that the victim was identified as 26-year-old K Ravi Teja. Tejad had gone to the US in 2022 for his master's degree and was looking for a job. Teja suffered grievous bullet injuries and died on the spot in Washington. Kin urges victim's mortal remains to be brought back Addressing a press conference, Teja's father said, "I have come to know that my son was shot dead. My appeal to the government is to send back the mortal remains as early as possible. I am not able to speak anything else." Also read | US cop who killed Indian student Jaahnavi Kandula with speeding vehicle now fired "Whether I will be alive or not till that time (the body arrives)," his father added. New Delhi takes note of crime In a post on X, the Consulate General of India, New York took note of the crime. "Deeply saddened to learn about tragic demise of Mr Ravi Teja in shooting incident in New Haven, Connecticut" the consulate said, adding, that it was in touch with his family and is extending all possible assistance, including repatriation of his mortal remains to India. Another Telangana student shot dead earlier There have been several incidents of Indian-origin students being killed in the US in the past few months. This tragedy comes months after a 22-year-old youth from Khammam district of Telangana was shot dead by miscreants at a gas station in Chicago where he was working. Also read | Indian student fatally stabbed in Canada, suspect arrested The victim was identified as Sai Teja Nukarapu. Nukarapu completed his BBA in India and was pursuing an MBA in the US. One of the relatives of the victim told media persons that the deceased was doing a part-time job. "It is sad to know that Nukarapu was shot dead when he stayed on at the place of work to help a friend,” a relative of the victim told the news agency PTI. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian man from Hyderabad shot dead by unidentified assailants in US; New Delhi take note of crime

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