Bachal Ghuniyo, a local reporter for the Sindhi news channel Awaz TV, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in the town of Ronti, near Ghotki, on Wednesday morning.

According to police, Ghuniyo was in a field near his home when the assailants opened fire, killing him instantly. His body was transported to the Ubaro Tehsil Hospital.

Police are investigating whether the attack was a robbery or a targeted killing, citing the possibility of personal motives.

Journalists gathered at the Ubaro Tehsil Hospital following the incident. Ghuniyo was known for reporting on criminal activities in the area.

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This incident comes just two months after the murder of another journalist, Nasrullah Gadani, in Mirpur Mathelo, Sindh. Gadani was also shot dead by unidentified gunmen.