Probe launched against torture of two journalists in Balochistan
The authorities in Pakistan said they have launched an investigation into torture of two journalists in Chaman for reporting on a coronavirus quarantine centre near the Afghan border.Television reporters Saeed Ali Achakzai and Abdul Mateen Achakzai said they were abused while spending three days in detention in Balochistan province. Photos released by the men showed them with apparent red welts across their backs.Balochistan´s Home Minister Ziaullah Langove said an inquiry was underway into the "brutal incident"."Three officials who were directly involved in the incident have been suspended," Langove said, adding that the original case against the journalists had been dropped.Press freedom group Reporters Without Borders (RSF) also showed concern over the incident.Meanwhile, Pakistan Feder