Mahira, Mehwish among others raise voice for Uzma Khan

After Uzma Khan was brutally assaulted and attacked by Aamna Usman Malik, a relative of property tycoon Malik Riaz, celebrities including Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Usman Mukhtar, Hania Aamir and Osman Khalid Butt have come out to support the actor and demand justice for her.

Here’s what they had to say:

Mahira Khan

Two very different topics being argued. One is infidelity – which no one in their right mind stands for. The other is – how the powerful get away with absolutely anything! I stand for accountability always. May we all be treated equally by the law of this land. #UzmaKhan
— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) May 28, 2020

Mehwish Hayat

Let's differentiate b/w what is a moral issue & a legal issue. Two wrongs cannot make one right. The right to security at your home is a basic human right enshrined in law. This is a real test for the authorities,who need to prove to us that no one is above the law! #uzmakhan
— Mehwish Hayat TI (@MehwishHayat) May 28, 2020

Usman Mukhtar

2/2 I am shaken and infuriated by the way Uzma Khan and her sister were harassed and brutally beaten. Strict action should be taken by the authorities.

Moreover why isn’t the guys face all over the media like the ladies? He has equal part to play in this.
— Usman Mukhtar (@MukhtarHoonMein) May 28, 2020

Sarwat Gilani

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After seeing the videos of three women barging into Uzma’s house with 20 gunmen and did what they did is inhuman, this is a criminal act and is punishable by law. Why didn’t the wife and mother of the man involved make a video beating up their son and husband, throwing spirit on him and breaking and stealing his personal belongings. Just because a powerful family name is attached, no one is placing an FIR. Apparently the wife of the said man in the video is using the dirtiest language and is seen brutally beating Uzma and her sister. And later with a duppta on her head making a satisavitry video and diverging from the real subject. This is pathetic. Her behaviour in the video and her language show what a savage person she is and probably why HER HUSBAND doesn’t want to be with her. Whatever the matter is HE is the home wrecker. He was married, he was committed in a relationship then why only shame the girl? Why not keep their dirty laundry at home and not do these cheap things because what they seem like in the videos is their real self. Belonging to a wealthy family doesn’t give anyone the right to barge into anyone’s house and go savage on them. I don’t stand for infidelity but I stand for justice. @uzmakhanofficial we are here for you. You may be an orphan but you are as much a citizen of Pakistan as these cheap wealthy powerful people. May Allah protect us from such entitled people. #uzmakhan

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Hania Aamir

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“I am appalled at the disgusting show of power,” says Hania expressing anger at the situation. She added that this is no longer a fight between two parties, but has instead become a battle between money, privilege and the government. Referring to the women who assaulted #UzmaKhan as ‘Papa ki Princess’, Hania said they are not above the law and cannot be allowed to get away with this. #TheCurrent

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Osman Khalid Butt

What happened to you – the public shaming, harassment, intimidation and abuse – has shaken me to the core.
I pray you find justice. https://t.co/xtrjP4F0KV
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 27, 2020

Raising a voice for two women who were verbally & physically harassed, their property & bodies violated, where there was utter contempt for law (& due process, a phrase you love to throw around when it's a woman accusing a man of sexual harassment) ≠ endorsing infidelity.
— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 27, 2020

Zara Noor Abbas

The Patriarchal system!! Will it win over the system of Judiciary and Human rights in my country? Can just anyone trespass with gunmen and endorse vandalism? WHO IS NEXT??!?? WHERE IS SAFETY??
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) May 27, 2020

Power ki game. https://t.co/nzsAl9rJ36
— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) May 28, 2020

Adnan Malik

I couldn’t watch the whole video bc I felt repulsed- physical violence, sexual harassment, verbal abuse & an abhorrent sense of privilege. Its our patriarchal mindset that pits women vs women, whereas the main offender, a deceitful man-child who can’t keep it in his pants, is MIA
— adnanmalik (@adnanmalik) May 27, 2020

Sana Bucha

One after another, Malik Saheb managed institutions, individuals, organisations and systems until his might, muscle and money was taken up by a woman who decided to stand up.
Bravo Uzma Khan, this ain't just your battle. Not anymore. #JusticeForUzma
— Sana Bucha (@sanabucha) May 27, 2020

THE INCIDENT

On May 23 (Chaand Raat) Malik Riaz’s daughters – Amber and Pashmina – along with Usman’s wife Aamna stormed into Uzma’s house with 12 gunmen where they assaulted and injured Uzma and her sister and threatened to kill them.

They vandalised the house, broke things and even attempted to sexually assault the girls by telling their armed guards to touch them. Moreso, they filmed everything including the women which is a breach of their privacy. The lawyer added that Riaz’s daughters took away all the belongings of the two sisters, including their clothes and shoes and said that they will set them on fire.

Videos of the incident went viral on social media, sparking public outrage. Uzma, in her official statement, named her perpetrators and vowed that she will stand up against their tyranny.

“I have been shamed, blackmailed, harassed, been threatened to kill in the past three days. I feel I have nothing to lose now and I have decided to fight the strongest people of Pakistan. For me, it is either I get justice or I will be killed but there is no turning back now.”

“I will fight against daughters (Amber Malik & Pashmina Malik) of Malik Riaz, who stormed into my house around midnight with 12 men,” she added.

This is my official statement – Remember your gunmen pointed their guns towards two orphans and sexually harassed. We might be weak but now we have faith in Allah and people of Pakistan. I request you to share my statement and standby me in my difficult times. #uzmakhan pic.twitter.com/0QNgBUlTRb
— Uzma Khan (@uzmaaaK) May 27, 2020

While an FIR has been registered, as per the latest reports, action against the perpetrators is yet to be taken.

More than 30 hours have passed, still no arrest made, Punjab police where are you?

Appeal from a common citizen of Pakistan.

Hope I can get justice!
— Uzma Khan (@uzmaaaK) May 28, 2020

Punjab Police #ArrestAmberMalik now – ccpo zulfiqar hameed you are known to be independent of all pressure. Plz set a new precedent. No one is above the law.
— Uzma Khan (@uzmaaaK) May 28, 2020

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