Suspect in Pakistan schools arson killed

The prime suspect wanted in connection with the burning down of schools in Pakistan has been killed.

14 girls’ schools in the Diamer district of Gilgit-Baltistan were set on fire over a period of two days earlier in the week.

A police spokesperson said a man, identified as Shafiq, was the prime suspect in the case. He had no known association with an organised group but has been referred to by police as a ‘militant’.

During multiple search operations in the Tanger area a police officer was killed, and a civilian received injuries after they were caught in crossfire.

Police say Shafiq was killed during the operations and around 30 people were arrested.