Suspects Arrested in Taliban Shooting of Pakistani Schoolgirl
October 25, 2012
The main suspect in the shooting of Malala Yousufzai, the teenage activist who spoke out against the Taliban, has been identified and arrested, Pakistani police said Wednesday.
A group of men who allegedly facilitated the attack against the 15 year-old schoolgirl have also been arrested, police said.
Atta Ullah, a 23-year-old chemistry student from the Taliban-heavy Swat district in northwestern Pakistan where Malala was attacked, was identified as the main suspect, CNN reported.
The suspect’s fiancée, mother and brother have also been arrested.
It remains unclear as to whether Ullah was at the scene of the attack and tried to shoot Malala or if he was considered to be the leader behind the plan to kill her, CNN reported.
Malala, who has become a global symbol of courage after being shot in the head by the Taliban as a result of advocating education for girls, is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Birmingham, England.
She is currently unable to speak because a tracheotomy tube has been inserted to protect her airway, which was swollen after the gunshot injury. However, doctors have said that she “remains in a stable condition and continues to make good progress.”
The Pakistani Taliban have claimed responsibility for the shooting and vowed to kill Malala if she recovers from her injuries.
Similar posts
-
Female Israeli Soldiers Who Defeated 100 Terrorists
December 6, 2023In the aftermath of the October 7 attacks, the valiant all-female unit of the Israeli Defense Force...
-
Dear World: I Don't Care
November 2, 2023By Avi Lewis I don’t care that you sympathize with Hamas I know you wouldn’t tolerate any of ...
-
Stand With Israel!
October 17, 2023Stand with Israel. Don't stand with the extreme terror organization Hamas. This is a war about huma...
-
Israel Thanks You For Your Support
October 13, 2023Israel extends its heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you, dear friends and supporters, f...
-
How Israel Benefits the United States
October 5, 2023The relationship between Israel and the United States has been a cornerstone of American foreign po...
-
How Israel Helps Its Arab Neighbors
September 27, 2023Introduction Israel, a country known for its rich history and complex geopolitical landscape, ha...
-
The Amazing Country of Israel
September 15, 2023Introduction Nestled in the heart of the Middle East, Israel is a nation with a remarkable histo...
-
Israel Safeguards The World From Terror Attacks
August 23, 2023Introduction In an era where terrorism poses a significant threat to global security, Israel sta...
