Two Pakistanis arrested over killing of four Pakistanis in Italy’s Calabria

ROME: Italian authorities have arrested two Pakistani nationals in connection with the killing of four people of Pakistani origin in southern Italy’s Calabria region, according to local media reports.

The victims, all reportedly from Pakistan, were found dead inside a burnt van on a farm where they were working in the agricultural sector.

French news agency reports said police launched an investigation soon after the incident and used CCTV footage to identify and arrest two suspects, who are also said to be Pakistani nationals.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s Foreign Office spokesperson said in response that the identity of the deceased has not yet been fully confirmed, though initial information suggests the victims may belong to Pakistani-origin families.

The spokesperson added that Italian police are conducting a full investigation, including forensic analysis, while the Pakistani embassy in Italy is in contact with local authorities and closely following the case.