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​Which Washington Post columnist was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018?​
Question

Which Washington Post columnist was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on 2 October 2018?

A.

Daniel Pearl

B.

Khalid Al Mayna

C.

Jamal Khashoggi

D.

Charles Lane

Correct option is C

The correct answer is option (c) Jamal Khashoggi.

Explanation

Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was tragically murdered on October 2, 2018, inside the Saudi Arabian Consulate in Istanbul. The murder, which sparked global outrage, was linked to a plot involving Saudi officials, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman publicly accepted responsibility for the incident.

Additional Information:

  • Daniel Pearl: An American journalist, Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and beheaded by terrorists in Pakistan in 2002. His death highlighted the risks faced by journalists in conflict zones.

  • Khalid Al Mayna: A veteran Saudi journalist and the former editor-in-chief of the Saudi Gazette, Khalid Al Mayna has been influential in Saudi media, but he was not involved in the Khashoggi case.

  • Charles Lane: An American journalist and editor at The Washington Post, Charles Lane is not connected to the murder of Jamal Khashoggi.

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