Key suspect in Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar’s kidnapping case appears in court

LAHORE: Hassan Shah, the key suspect in the kidnapping and honey-trapping case involving renowned Pakistani playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar, was produced in the Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday.

Shah appeared in court with his face covered, and the police have requested an identification parade for him. Shah, along with co-accused Amina Urooj, is alleged to have kidnapped and blackmailed Qamar.

The suspects reportedly demanded a ransom of Rs10 million after abducting the drama writer.

Recently, Qamar fell victim to a honey-trapping scheme orchestrated by a criminal gang and was subsequently released upon paying a ransom.

Shah had previously claimed to possess two private videos of Qamar, each approximately an hour and a half long.

These videos, which were later leaked, showed Qamar in compromising situations with a woman, including one where he was seen smoking with her in a private setting.

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