Renowned Pakistani screenwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar addressed the controversy surrounding his late-night meeting with a woman before kidnapping during a press conference with Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations in Lahore.

Responding to journalists’ questions, Qamar stated that he had not forced anyone and explained that a doctor had advised him to avoid sunlight for five years due to health reasons.

“I did not force anyone through messages. I have seen how girls in our showbiz industry dress and converse for 27 years. This is not new to me, and I was unaware she was alone at home,” Qamar said.

When asked if the police had questioned why he met the woman late at night, Qamar replied, “I am currently ill, and my doctor has advised me to avoid sunlight for five years. Even if my doctor hadn’t advised it, we conduct meetings at night regardless of gender. I have met men late at night many times, so why should this be different?”

According to police, Qamar was abducted and robbed in Lahore two days ago.

It said that a woman called Qamar and invited him to her house to discuss 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 and took him to various locations. They threatened to kill him and demanded money from his relatives.

The suspects also stole Qamar’s mobile phone, watch, and cash, transferring Rs250,000 from his ATM card.

Qamar was blindfolded and left in a deserted area before the kidnappers fled. Further investigation in this regard is underway.