After the arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan, many Pakistani celebrities took to social media platforms to voice their anger.
Since the detention of the ex-Prime Minister of Pakistan, violent protests and riots have broken out throughout the country, resulting in extensive damage to property and loss of life. According to reports, the turmoil in different areas has resulted in eight deaths and almost 300 injuries.
Celebrities react
Condemning Imran Khan’s arrest, Actor Adnan Siddiqui wrote on Twitter, “Shameful and shocking to see a former PM being dragged like a petty criminal. Never in the history of our country were such scenes witnessed. Power has surely gone to the ruling dispensation’s head. #ImranKhan.”
He also made an appeal to people to avoid protests and vandalising public property.
“Fervent appeal to all those protesting—please don’t vandalise public property. It’s our money, every tax payer including you, has contributed to building the nation. You are destroying your own country. Act wisely,” he wrote in another tweet.
Pakistani singer Annie Khalid tweeted, “Please get out of your homes guys. He’s in jail FOR US. His entire career of political struggle comes down to today. He’s telling us to fight for our constitutional rights, please GET OUT THERE AND PROTEST.”
Pakistani actress Armeena Khan reportedly said, “Dozens in riot gear arresting a 70 year old who can barely walk. For shame! was this necessary? He said he was ready to go to jail if need be peacefully. Disgusting.”
Media reports suggest that additional notable Pakistani celebrities, such as Hasan Raheem and Wasim Akram, have also reacted to Imran Khan’s detention on social media.
