WASHINGTON: Renowned Pakistani philosopher and scholar Jawaid Bhutto was gunned down in Washington on Friday night .
According to details, Javed Bhutto, 64, was shot dead, allegedly by his neighbor, outside a convenience store in Southeast Washington.
Police claimed to have arrested Hilman Jordan, 45, for allegedly killing the renewed Pakistani scholar. the police said that Jordan was the neighbor of Bhutto and had been involved in dispute with him.
It is pertinently to mention here that Javed Bhutto had recently lodged a complaint against the Hilman Jordan with the building’s owner. Hilman Jordan was a heavy drinker and often noisy and his behavior was creating problems for his neighbors, including Javed Bhutto, a philosopher.
Javed Bhutto had served at Sindh University as the head of Philosophy Department. He was a native of Shikarpur and the husband of journalist Nafisa Hoodbhoy and brother-in-law of renowned Pakistani physicist Pervez Hoodbhoy.
Condoling with the Bhutto’s family, journalist Owais Tohid said, ‘The murder of friend Javed Bhutto in Washington has shaken people across Sindh.”
The murder of friend Javed Bhutto in Washington has shaken people across Sindh. He was a philosopher, political activist who fought for democracy during Zia era. Great loss. Fond memories of kucheris where we used to have heated debates @murtazasolangi @javisoomro @mujtabbaHasan
— Owais Tohid (@OwaisTohid) March 2, 2019
Tohid said that Bhutto was a philosopher, political activist who fought for democracy and termed the incident a great loss.
Such a painful and shocking morning. Just found out our friend and Nafeesa Hoodbhoy’s husband Jawaid Bhutto’s been murdered in Washington DC. He was such a sufi soul with great wisdom and knowledge. We had endless discussions when i was in DC. Sindh lost a gem
— Javed Soomro (@javisoomro) March 2, 2019
Jawaid Bhutto, the wise and noble soul of Sindhu Civilization! Will Live In Our Hearts Forever. 💔#JavedBhutto #Sindhi pic.twitter.com/x61BoJ7b5W
— Arsalan chandio (@arsalanchandio) March 2, 2019
