NORTH WAZIRISTAN: A local journalist was reportedly abducted in the Shewa area of North Waziristan on February 20 2026 after sharing a video of a minor girl playing cricket. The incident has generated concern among residents regarding freedom of expression and the safety of media workers in sensitive regions.
According to local sources the journalist identified as Zafran Wazir was taken by militants who objected to the circulation of a video featuring a young girl named Aina Wazir playing cricket. The group allegedly termed the act inappropriate and accused the journalist of promoting indecency through social media dissemination.
Public reaction and rights concerns
The video which had recently gone viral showed the minor engaged in a sporting activity and was widely appreciated online. Community members argue that children participation in education and sports should not be politicised or subjected to extremist interpretations. They maintain that such actions create fear and discourage positive social engagement.
Demand for decisive action
Residents of the area have called for firm measures against militant elements often described locally as Khawarij who seek to impose rigid interpretations on community life. Observers stress that safeguarding journalists and ensuring girls access to education and sports are essential for social stability and long term development in North Waziristan.
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