Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore sentences three suspects to seven years in prison in the case of honeytrapping and kidnapping of the popular screenwriter Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar for ransom, on Monday.
ATC Judge Arshad Javed announced the verdict on Monday, following the court’s earlier decision to reserve judgment in the high-profile case. Three suspects, Amna Urooj, Zeeshan Qayyum, and Mamnoon Haider, were found guilty of luring Qamar to a private residence under false pretences, secretly recording him, and orchestrating his abduction for ransom.
Eight other individuals were acquitted in the case due to a lack of evidence against them.
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Prominent dramatist and controversial speaker Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar was kidnapped and tortured in Lahore. The incident happened on the night of July 15th, 2024. The case was registered on July 22nd, 2024.
According to the details, the screenwriter was kidnapped and assaulted by a group of armed men. FIR states that Qamar received a phone call from a girl named Amna who wanted to discuss a potential drama project.
Upon reaching the given address, Qamar was ambushed by armed men who kidnapped and robbed him. Qamar stated that kidnappers assaulted him, kept him moving from one location to another, and demanded ransom from his relatives against the threat of death.
During the ordeal, kidnappers took his wallet, wristwatch, and mobile phone. They also forcibly transferred Rs. 267,000 from his ATM. After several hours of abuse, Qamar was blindfolded and left in a deserted area by kidnappers, who then fled the scene.
Police have arrested the ring leader, Amna, who lured Qamar into the trap and got him kidnapped through his accomplices. Amna called Qamar and pretended to be a British citizen.
Police stated that Amna has a record of similar crimes. Her modus operandi made his targets believe she was a British citizen before gaining their trust.