The anticipation for the India vs Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup 2024 in New York led to a tragic incident.
In Pakistan ahead of the much-anticipated match, a 24-year-old YouTuber Saad Ahmed was filming a vlog in the city’s mobile market.
While interviewing people about their expectations for the India vs Pakistan game, Saad approached a security guard who was not keen on appearing in the video.
Pakistan media reports that after repeated questioning, Gul Hassan, the guard, lost his temper and shot Saad.
CCTV footage revealed the interaction between Saad and the guard before the shooting. It is also being reported that the guard was Waziristani and was reportedly finding it difficult to converse in Urdu.
Further reports indicate that Saad was immediately taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. He was the sole provider for his family, adding a layer of heartbreak to the incident.
The news of Saad’s murder quickly spread on social media. One of Saad’s friends shared with Pakistan’s Geo TV that he had spoken to the YouTuber before he went to the market.
Local police indicated that the security guard’s training may not have adhered to the established guidelines, and they were initially unable to provide a clear explanation for the incident. They have apprehended the guard, his weapon has also been seized, and an investigation is underway.
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