HRCP voices concern over killing of PIA staffer

ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced grave concern over the killing of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) staff member and injuries to four other persons.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Commission said: “HRCP condemns the killing of a PIA worker and injuries to four others in a firing incident. Television footage from earlier in the day showed police and Rangers personnel using batons, water cannon and tear gas against protesters when they began to move towards the airport.