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Nisar orders probe into raid at house of NYT reporter

The interior minister ordered an inquiry into "how, why and on whose orders a raid was conducted at Salman Masood's house," read a statement issued from his ministry.

By Afzal Khan

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Published: Wed 13 Jan 2016, 4:48 PM

Islamabad: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Tuesday took notice of a "search operation" conducted by Rangers at the house of Salman Masood, New York Times Pakistan Correspondent living in Islamabad.
The interior minister ordered an inquiry into "how, why and on whose orders a raid was conducted at Salman Masood's house," read a statement issued from his ministry, adding that an explanation has been sought from police and relevant security agencies. "Such operations and raids are not acceptable at any cost," said Nisar.
Earlier, Salman Masood had posted pictures on Twitter, showing several Rangers personnel at his home. According to Masood, the officials said they wanted to search the premises but had no warrants.
Masood later posted that police told him a "terrorist search operation" was under way.
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