The PTI leader maintained that Arshad was “chosen to be killed in Kenya by those who want to break the country.”
Arshad Sharif shot at from close range, murder premeditated: Faisal Vawda. PTI leader Faisal Vawda on Wednesday claimed that as against the version of the Kenyan police, journalist Arshad Sharif was shot at from a close range within the car.
Holding a press conference in the federal capital, Vawda — who claimed that he was a close friend of the slain journalist — said that irrespective of how a probe into his murder is launched by the government, evidence related to his killing — including his mobile phone, laptop, and documents — will never be found as they have been erased.
The PTI leader maintained that Arshad was “chosen to be killed in Kenya by those who want to break the country.”
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He further added that he has released a video message in which he has revealed the name of a few individuals who are “involved in the premeditated murder of Arshad.”
Vawda also claimed that he was constantly in contact with Arshad till the very last day, adding that he is ready to hand over his phone for forensics to verify the authenticity of his statement.