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Celebrities send prayers, well wishes for Imran Khan, others injured in assassination attempt

Mufti Ismail Menk, Osman Khalid Butt, Dananeer Mobeen, Veena Malik, Rohail Hyatt, Sana Javed, Haroon Shahid and many others took to social media to condemn the attack.

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03 Nov, 2022

PTI Chairman Imran Khan, Faisal Javed and Ahmed Chattha were injured in an assassination attempt on Thursday evening during the party’s long march in Wazirabad. Imran, the former prime minister, was shot in the leg, according to two party leaders. Celebrities across the country have been sending their prayers to Imran and condemning the attack.

Taking to Twitter, Osman Khalid Butt made a prayer for the entire PTI convoy.

Zimbabwean Islamic scholar Mufti Ismail Menk also tweeted, wishing Imran well and a speedy recovery.

Singer-actor Haroon Shahid informed his followers that Imran is out of danger and is safe.

Actor Adnan Siddiqui wrote that he is “shocked beyond words” and prayed for the speedy recovery of everyone “injured in this violence.”

TV show host Fakhr-e-Alam and singer Rohail Hyatt also prayed for their safety.

Actor Veena Malik tweeted that the bullets were not fired at Imran but the hearts of 220 million Pakistanis.

“Assassination attempt on Imran Khan! heard he is safe but injured,” comedian and actor Arslan Naseer tweeted with a prayer for him.

Actor Hira Tareen prayed for Khan’s recovery and said she hopes the culprit is found.

Actor Armeena Khan questioned if anyone could get away with this in today’s world and Frieha Altaf sent prayers for the former cricketer.

Imran’s former teammate and cricketer Wasim Akram said he was “deeply disturbed: by the events and said his prayers were with Imran and everyone there.

Actors Sana Javed and Dananeer Mobeen and designer Maheen Kardar took to their Instagram stories to pray for Imran and the PTI leaders’ recovery.

Singer Ali Zafar likened the moment to Benazir Bhutto assassination and praised Imran’s spirit.

Actor Maya Ali said she was praying hard for Imran and everyone injured and called this a moment of “history repeating itself”.

Imran and other members of his party are being taken to a hospital in Lahore for treatment.

Comments

Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 03, 2022 05:55pm

Publicity stunt to keep the masses riled up.

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Truth be told Nov 03, 2022 05:55pm

Hopefully all are well but do note that the person firing was not directly firing but was firing in air. The person in blue clothes got in line of fire once someone tried to contain the shooter. It was planted by PTI that is why the gun was not aimed at leaders but was aiming at the sky. How come a target killer not getting any victims with the first burst of fires? Nice face saving for Imran Khan. Well played. It is a cover drive.

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John Nov 03, 2022 05:57pm

false flag operation, shot in leg to get votes good ploy

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Imran Nov 03, 2022 06:01pm

First they removed him from office via paid votes, then tried to disqualify him followed by attempted murder and why? because he wanted a better life for his fellow Pakistani citizens. You can't keep a good man down!!!

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MG Nov 03, 2022 06:07pm

I thought there would be a plane accident. I wish Imran speedy recovery

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Truth be told Nov 03, 2022 06:09pm

Staged for face saving.

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LOL Nov 03, 2022 06:09pm

Looks like it was a warning shot.

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A Nov 03, 2022 06:12pm

It’s work of angry public. Neutrals have sharp shooters they would not have missed.

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Moud Nov 03, 2022 06:15pm

With this tension round the country, anything can happen, and it has just happened.

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Tanvir Khan Nov 03, 2022 06:17pm

Mr. Imran Khan is a very fortunate man to have survived such an insidious assassination attempt. I wish him a very speedy recovery!!! We are all at the mercy of a decaying and rotten system!!!

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Punisher Nov 03, 2022 06:18pm

So all shots fired were conveniently on the legs? Obviously a fake drama to gain sympathy and tarnish the opposition.

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Mian Jawaid Nov 03, 2022 06:23pm

Isn't it he was in Gujrawala, the heart of PMLN? Perhaps all planed by PDM. Democratic parties against democracy. Soon truth comes out.

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Numan Nov 03, 2022 06:25pm

Bad country, no place for honest people, dirty politics of the army, that's why the country is so degraded.

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Hamza Rasheed Nov 03, 2022 06:26pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad seriously?

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Mehfooz. K Nov 03, 2022 06:27pm

this shooting is condemnable' it's highly unfortunate that IK himself introduced violence and vituperation into the Pakistan politics. remember that those who take to violence they themselves become its victim

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asma Nov 03, 2022 06:30pm

@Truth be told Shut up mate. You are PMLN planted stooge trying to deflect

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Jaws Nov 03, 2022 06:30pm

Imran Khan, protected by the prayers of hundreds of million around this world!

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kp Nov 03, 2022 06:31pm

Any ruling government can never do such thing against a protesting opposition leader, so don't even think for a moment that it was planned by Pakistani government. I hope Pakistani people will maintain peace in their country.

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Mustafa Bellows Nov 03, 2022 06:39pm

@John It's a bit of a stretch to suggest that someone would be willing to get shot in the leg

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Dr. Malik Nov 03, 2022 06:48pm

sorry to say, I dont trust IK. he can go to any level for publicity and power.

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Truth is bitter Nov 03, 2022 07:02pm

@Truth be told have some shame. There are injured people and thousands of direct witnesses as well as recording police witnesses and the culprit confession

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Truth is bitter Nov 03, 2022 07:15pm

Calming voices and interviews needed. The public is on edge. Corruption cases are cancelled. PTI leaders are stripped naked. Arshad sharif killed. And now IK is massacred. PTI need to give calming interviews otherwise some members may decide to do what this guy did already

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Truth is bitter Nov 03, 2022 07:16pm

@Truth be told He was close to container and aiming up at 20 foot high platform on the container. But there was another shooter as well

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Dr. Malik Nov 03, 2022 07:24pm

@Truth is bitter .... who is the beneficiary of this situation?? only IK and one other person, this is all a facade? this is just a pressure tactic to rile up sentiments and get both goals of the "appointment" and election date. they are willing to go to any level.

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Salman Nov 03, 2022 07:28pm

Get well soon IK. Very sad development for the country

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sohaib khan Nov 03, 2022 07:31pm

@Mehfooz. K what violence are you referring to?

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Guest2020 Nov 03, 2022 07:33pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad. To prove your point, how about you shoot yourself in the leg, then show the same courage and determination as IK? You can obviously guarantee that one can survive being shot on the leg

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Chocolate Nov 03, 2022 07:38pm

We Indians,want a stable and prosper pakistan.Now these kind of things when happens,its going out of hand.Even we feel,its a drama...giving name as an assassination attempt is like ,huh ..no way..an attempt to assassinate a former PM,and that bullet on legs?sure the kaptaan is trying to score some brownie points

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Ibrahim S Nov 03, 2022 07:40pm

If you are standing high , your head and torso is the main target . If you are standing low , your head and torso is the main target . Can someone explain how his legs were targeted . Do you guys still watch Turkish dramas.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Nov 03, 2022 07:42pm

@asma and by the same token you are PTI planted stooge.

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well-wisher Nov 03, 2022 07:49pm

@Truth be told THE legs were not in the air! Get your truth corrected and stop creating false stories.

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Usman Nov 03, 2022 07:59pm

@John, he already has the votes. If elections had been held yesterday, he would have won by a landslide.

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Naan Thamizhan Nov 03, 2022 08:02pm

I have always admired his cricket while growing up seeing his game! Best wishes for his speedy recovery!!!

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Friend007 Nov 03, 2022 08:04pm

How can PCB complain that it is safe to play cricket here when you have security issues like this?

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Truth be told Nov 03, 2022 08:09pm

@asma No my dear sister, just analyze things in depth. Do you recall Benazir's assassination and its footage?

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Khurram Nov 03, 2022 08:15pm

We all know who got this done. It is the people in Rawalpindi and Islamabad .

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Truth be told Nov 03, 2022 08:16pm

Shame on Mufti Menk for getting involved in Pakistani politics. His showing support for Imran Khan gives the impression that Imran Khan ain't corrupt and has not supported corruption. Have lost all respect for Mufti.

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Truth be told Nov 03, 2022 08:20pm

Frankly this is Khan's last attempt at face saving through Martial Law. His goons have started retaliating against presumed culprits. Right now only a sane and apolitical establishment will ensure Pakistan thrives as a democratic stronghold.

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gt Nov 03, 2022 08:30pm

Corrupt opposition want to kill him and luckily this time bullet went to his leg

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AJU Nov 03, 2022 08:37pm

Hope this wasn't pre-planned by PTI for face-saving to stop the march without embarrassment.

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Ibrahim S Nov 03, 2022 08:39pm

How many nails were broken

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Plabo Nawaz Nov 03, 2022 08:47pm

@Truth be told your comment shows your mental state and Imran phobia.

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Saif Riza Nov 03, 2022 08:49pm

@Numan shut up

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Ammar Nov 03, 2022 08:54pm

Another drama by PTI and IK. The assasin does not target anyone legs to assasinate someone

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Truth is bitter Nov 03, 2022 08:57pm

@Dr. Malik no several people injured and 1 dead. And no even if IK died PDM will not want elections. So not a staged drama with millions of people watching. Culprit caught. Even if no one is injured or killed someone shooting at IK is not acceptable. Have some decency. IK has a family just like you.

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Crusader Nov 03, 2022 09:01pm

Pro neutrals, trying to change the story here in the comment section.... no one believes you.

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Tahir Nov 03, 2022 09:08pm

For people saying g it’s a publicity stunt, I guess BB Being assasinated was a stunt to get zardari in. Low level thinking

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syed Hassan Nov 03, 2022 09:15pm

Shame on PDM especially noon league for this act, I am 100% sure Rana is behind it.

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dEAN Nov 03, 2022 09:16pm

They think a few bullets will bring the Lion DOWN how stupid are these Goons you need Tanks and missiles to take down this Lion and soon to be prime minister !!

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Omar K Nov 03, 2022 09:18pm

This was a "Staged" Drama to end the Azaadi March and Save Face!

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Omar K Nov 03, 2022 09:19pm

@Truth be told Agree a 1000%!!!

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Salman Nov 03, 2022 09:26pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Dr who is mentally challenged

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Vks, St. Louis, MO Nov 03, 2022 09:32pm

It was expected.........but it's very sad.

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Ali Sabir Nov 03, 2022 09:32pm

... This is a reality check for Imran Khan.

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Cye Nov 03, 2022 09:33pm

Can’t believe this. Imran’s enemy went so low.

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Mehfooz. K Nov 03, 2022 09:33pm

@sohaib khan , it may be impossible to convince you but just look at the statements, in the wake of this incident, of IK,asad umar, Fawad Chaudhari and the speaches of IK particularly his tone and tenor

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Shahid Nov 03, 2022 09:34pm

@Truth be told ... yes do not support Mufti Menk but keep supporting Nawaz Sharif .. Please

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Khalid Nov 03, 2022 09:35pm

@Dr. Malik he already has publicity and power, controls most of Pakistan. To get shot in the legs for publicity for already being the most popular leader in Pakistan?

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Ali Sabir Nov 03, 2022 09:38pm

... No one wants Imran dead, do they?

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Ahmed Nov 03, 2022 09:40pm

Except for Mufti Menk, none of them are real celebrities.

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Ahmed Nov 03, 2022 09:41pm

@asma mate? Ahh a British plant... Makes sense now. These are the most venomous.

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Shah Nov 03, 2022 09:44pm

@Imran yes you can

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Shah Nov 03, 2022 09:45pm

@MG I wish

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Dr. Malik Nov 03, 2022 09:45pm

@Khalid Dear Khalid, why did chengiz khan or Alexander want to conquer more land? why did the great britain kept invading more and more countries? why do people have millions and want billions? why did Tendulkar already a legend wanted to play more? why do people like success and more success? why do people want money and more money? why do people with power want more power? what you have asked is a basic animal instinct question, why more of it, to know this you need to understand the self-centered personality of IK, and you will find your answers.

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Mehfooz. K Nov 03, 2022 09:55pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad it could well be so but the simple minded ones would never credit that

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Shan Nov 03, 2022 10:02pm

I think Nawaz Sharif need to remove the IK mole near him. This very bad strategy by Nawaz and is certainly back firing. I could help Nawaz much better.

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time_travel Nov 03, 2022 10:02pm

Drama continues

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Ibrahim S Nov 03, 2022 10:07pm

When you play with fire, you get burnt

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Hrk Nov 03, 2022 10:07pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad Umme Hareem Speaking

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Just@Man Nov 03, 2022 10:07pm

Woman on one side and maulvi on the other

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NYS Nov 03, 2022 10:13pm

Arshad Sharif victimized Next target Imran Khan Narcissist are in politics Stop assassination Face favouritism

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Anser Nov 03, 2022 10:17pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad who awarded you Drs degree!

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Bob Nov 03, 2022 10:24pm

The destroyers of Pakistan is the religious leaders and dirty politicians.

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Mian Ahmad Nov 03, 2022 10:34pm

Imposter’s new stunt to save failed March.

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Hassan Nov 03, 2022 10:56pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad really ? So letting some one fire multiple rounds at you in the hope it won't kill you is a publicity stunt!

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M. Saeed Nov 03, 2022 11:09pm

@Imran but, a good man stays firm on his pledges to his supporters without even thinking of a U-Turn. Now Death has taken a U-turn from him, to give him one more chance!

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Riz Nasar Nov 03, 2022 11:22pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad - You are a sad man with corrupt thinking. Will you take a few bullets just for publicity stunt? You must be blind not to see his popularity with the masses. Just ask your leadership to hold immediate elections as IK is so unpopular that he needs a few bullets in his body for votes.

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Mehfooz. K Nov 03, 2022 11:32pm

spare a thought as well for those so many less well off, less fortunate killed and injured by this blasted so called "long march" vehicles and the bereaved families or do the less privileged don't count at all

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Badshah Nov 03, 2022 11:47pm

@John try putting a bullet in your leg and see how you feel.

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Usman Khan Nov 04, 2022 12:05am

@Dr. Malik ...Malik, you are comparing conquerers that used the sword to further their personal dominions, not an ideeology...you cannot compare them to IK who seeks to awaken and free his nation from thieves, robbers, slavery, pdm and their handlers...

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Zak Nov 04, 2022 12:14am

Actor Veena Malik tweeted that the bullets were not fired at Imran but the hearts of 220 million Pakistanis. Spot on.

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Zak Nov 04, 2022 12:17am

@A It’s work of angry public. Neutrals have sharp shooters they would not have missed. When Almighty protects good peoole, no one can harm them, with or without sharpshooter

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Zak Nov 04, 2022 12:18am

@Punisher So all shots fired were conveniently on the legs? Obviously a fake drama to gain sympathy and tarnish the opposition. 13 injured, one lost his life.

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Yawar Nov 04, 2022 12:23am

We all knew who killed BB. But nothing happened to them. And now we all know who did this. But nothing will happen to them either.

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Truth is bitter Nov 04, 2022 12:34am

@Dr. Malik why do looters keep looting after 40 years. To understand this you need to visit avenfield

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Heathen Nov 04, 2022 01:02am

The amount of people claiming false flag is deeply disturbing... why don’t you ask your leaders to have them shot at their legs to regain their lost popularity ? Why would IK risk such a publicity even after he has secured enough public sympathy ?

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Badshah Nov 04, 2022 01:11am

@Dr. Malik try and shoot yourself in your leg and see. You are a typical Pakistani political Dr., who does not care about poor man who lost his life.

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TPA Nov 04, 2022 03:12am

Imran is our redline. Time for neutrals and PDM to be banned permanently.

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Waheed Nov 04, 2022 04:39am

I am so surprised to here PTI did this. Swati, sitting senator was tortured, Arshid sharif was shot, NRO given,

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Budnaam Nov 04, 2022 05:03am

Now you know why she left Pakistan.

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baby prasad Nov 04, 2022 06:45am

shameless people in the comments, saying its an act. People have died and there are injuries on camera.

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AHAQ Nov 04, 2022 07:13am

The powers to be did what they said they will do.

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AHAQ Nov 04, 2022 07:18am

@Truth be told Don't try to fool yourself in a failed attempt to fool others

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Seriously Awaam Nov 04, 2022 09:22am

Those saying it was a publicity stunt or face saving or just a ploy to get more votes please get a life. No one wants to die so that they can get more votes. Please think before you guys write something as awful as this.

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Mr Chisti Khwaja Nov 04, 2022 04:19pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad what kind of " doctor" are you saying such vile uneducated things.Obviously one without rationality and decency.Shame on you.

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