Baig had previously participated on a private news media outlet’s talk show, when he made veiled claims about Prime Minister Imran Khan’s personal life. His words sparked a social media campaign, eliciting responses from both the administration and opposition figures.
@FIA_Agency pic.twitter.com/CfDBixEtIh
— Federal Investigation Agency – FIA (@FIA_Agency) February 16, 2022
Mohsin Baig, a journalist, was arrested at his house by the Federal Investigation Agency on Wednesday, according to his son. The FIA’s Cyber Crime Wing, working with the police, raided the journalist’s home in Islamabad, according to details.
During the raid, an FIA member was injured in a firefight, according to sources. It’s unclear who fired the shot that injured the FIA member. Videos from the scene, however, show Mohsin Baig firing rounds. Moshin Baig was also seen on Twitter bringing out the FIA member while holding a gun.
#MohsinBaig holding an FIA officer hostage, assaulting that officer & then opening direct fire at other LEAs. This is terrorism. These is no way to spin it.
— Qaisar Thethia (@q_thethia) February 16, 2022
And if Govt & Judiciary fail to hold him accountable, then we better disband the entire state. pic.twitter.com/XTFN9N3JNb
Baig’s son told Geo News that FIA agents in plainclothes came to the residence and arrested his father earlier today.
“At first, we mistook them (FIA agents) for thieves and opened fire in the air, but they eventually identified themselves as law enforcement officers.” We also requested that they produce arrest warrants, which they did not have. Meanwhile, a police team arrived to our home.”
Exclusive footage of Senior Journalist #MohsinBaig and his guards firing to state agency FIA ⚠️🔴 pic.twitter.com/c8Zxwog5Rm
— Showbiz & News (@ShowbizAndNewz) February 16, 2022
Images of #MohsinBaig and #FIA team scuffle before the arrest. pic.twitter.com/Y6O4IbV5D2
— Asad Ali Toor (@AsadAToor) February 16, 2022
During the operation, the FIA “met resistance” and “dragged” the journalist to the vehicle. According to reports, Baig has filed a plea to challenge his ‘illegal detention.’
Footage of the scuffle between #MohsinBaig and the FIA officials.
— Hamza Azhar Salam (@HamzaAzhrSalam) February 16, 2022
Baig's family says they initially thought theives had come to their home as the FIA officials did not wear a uniform. No warrant was shown before arrest. #FIA pic.twitter.com/GeDwyLvhjB
According to reports, Federal Minister Murad Saeed filed a complaint against Mohsin Baig with the FIA. Mohsin Baig went on a private news media outlet’s chat show a few days ago and made nasty remarks about Murad Saeed and PM Khan. Mohsin Baig and the journalist who hosted the show were both heavily chastised.
Attacked on state?? This is terrorism!! #mohsinbaig pic.twitter.com/CfTyE3drVl
— Amnah Jabeen (@AmnahJPlus) February 16, 2022
The arrest of Mohsin Baig has split Twitter. The issue has become one of Pakistan’s top Twitter trends with users expressing their views on his detention. The arrest was met with outrage by members of the press.
