Khalilur Rehman Qamar, the renowned screenwriter and dramatist, recently shared the traumatic details of his kidnapping ordeal. During a podcast interview, Qamar revealed that his abductors mentioned the names of actors Noman Ijaz and Saba Qamar, adding to the distress of the situation.
Qamar described his initial hesitation to file a First Information Report (FIR) due to the involvement of the actors’ names. Despite his dislike for Noman Ijaz and his differences with Saba Qamar, he acknowledged their exceptional acting talents and suggested that the kidnappers might have mentioned their names to confuse and disturb him mentally.
He expressed surprise at the overwhelming support he received from his Indian fans during the ordeal, in contrast to the hostility and mockery he faced in Pakistan. “I didn’t know the kidnappers’ motives. I was just worried about my wife and daughters. When they tortured me, I told them to kill me if they wanted,” Qamar shared.
The dramatist revealed that his wife now wishes to leave Pakistan due to the distress caused by the incident. However, Qamar remains deeply attached to his homeland and has no plans to emigrate.
The kidnapping and robbery occurred last week in Lahore. According to the police, a woman called Qamar to her house under the pretext of discussing a drama project. Upon his arrival, armed men abducted him and carried out the robbery.
Qamar reportedly paid a large sum to the kidnappers, who then released him. The Sundar police station in Lahore registered a case based on Qamar’s statement. The FIR states that the suspects tortured Qamar took him to various locations, and threatened to kill him while demanding money from his relatives. The suspects also stole Qamar’s mobile phone, watch, and cash, and transferred Rs250,000 from his ATM card.
Qamar’s harrowing experience highlights the increasing risks faced by public figures in Pakistan and the emotional toll such incidents can have on their families. Despite the ordeal, Qamar’s love for his homeland remains unwavering.
