Singer-turned religious scholar, Junaid Jamshed, was assaulted at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, Islamabad in the early hours on Sunday. Protestors chanted slogans for Junaid and started hitting him, claiming that he has committed blasphemy.
Check out the disturbing video of the attack on Junaid Jamshed at the Islamabad Airport. The video went viral on social media within minutes.
In the video, protesters can be seen shouting out slogans ‘Hit Him’ over and over, while Junaid Jamshed pleaded people to ‘talk’ the matter out and sort out the misunderstanding.
Upon abusive and violent confrontation, Junaid Jamshed managed to escape the crowd and entered the airport’s arrival lounge.
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Have a look at what Junaid Jamshed said about this violent attack:
I wish I wasn't travelling alone. A little distressed with what happened. Musalman the is liye bad'dua bhi na kr saka inke liye
— Junaid Jamshed (@JunaidJamshedPK) March 26, 2016
The attack seemed to grab a lot of attention, not only by common people and fans of Junaid, he also received support from the celebrities, political figures and Islamic scholars in Pakistan.
Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel shared his opinions regarding the use of abusive words and the brutal attack on an innocent.
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Sad to see mob attack on #JunaidJamshed, this uncontrolled Islamic preachings needs to be cooled down by scholars Islam does not preach this
— Awab Alvi (@DrAwab) March 27, 2016
Journalist Iftikhar Ahmad appealed for justice:
Faces of attacking mob at #JunaidJamshed is clearly shown in video,
I demand Govt to prevail justice with Law……………..— Iftikhar Ahmad (@jawabdeyh) March 27, 2016
Renowned Journalist and anchor Mubasher Lucman also supported Junaid and appealed for justice:
@JunaidJamshedPK Very sad to hear what happened. We condemn this act and urge the government to take strict action. Hooliganism at its peak
— Mubasher Lucman (@mubasherlucman) March 27, 2016
What happened at airport with Junaid Jamshed is highly deplorable. So now we are going to find someone alone and beat him up in groups??
— Mubasher Lucman (@mubasherlucman) March 27, 2016
Why airport security and police there did not apprehend those culprits who broke the law by attacking Junaid Jamshed?? Thats pathetic..
— Mubasher Lucman (@mubasherlucman) March 27, 2016
Cricketer Imran Nazir also shared his views regarding the distressful attack:
Absolutely Jaahliat from jahil people. Feeling frustrated #JunaidJamshed
— Imran Nazir (@imrancrickter) March 27, 2016
Hamza Ali Abbasi also expressed his views and concerns regarding the concept of Islamic preaching. Check out, what the actor said in his Facebook post:
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Check out what the general public had to say regarding the attack:
Most of these ppl who attacked #JunaidJamshed are the ones who couldn't afford his kurtas …
— Arslan Naseer (@ComicsByArslan) March 27, 2016
As they say, if your religion requires you to hate someone, you need to make sure whom you are worshipping, God or your ego?#JunaidJamshed
— Arslan Naseer (@ComicsByArslan) March 27, 2016
#JunaidJamshed is a citizen of #Pakistan and his safety is the state's responsibility.Find the thugs seen in the video & bring them to court
— Sarmad Palijo (@SarmadPalijo) March 26, 2016
Musician Goher Mumtaz posted a meaningful version of his poetry to show his support for the brutal Junaid Jamshed attack.
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Journalist Mahrukh Qureshi also showed her support for Junaid Jamshed:
All those who mistreatd #JunaidJamshed must be caught & penalized!Enough of religious fanaticism!
1st PrvzRasheed & now JJ,this hs to STOP!!— Mahrukh Qureshi (@MahrukhQureshi) March 26, 2016
The most respected personality in Pakistan, Abdul Sattar Edhi also condemned the attack and pleaded the law and authorities for justice:
https://twitter.com/EdhiAbdulSattar/status/714073278583844864
According to the recent statement released by the Interior Minister, Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, the authorities are taking strict actions against the attackers; Nisar has also instructed the police to get in touch with Junaid himself to register a case against the protestors.
His wife was present with him at the airport when the attack happened and immediately called the police. The police are currently looking for the attackers.
Chaudhry Nisar also said, “No one can be allowed to take the law into their own hands and intolerant behaviour should be discouraged at all levels.”
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