KARACHI: After actor Nimra Khan shared the horrifying ordeal of an attempted abduction, the police obtained the CCTV footage of the incident.
In the footage, which is available with Geo News, shows the actor waiting for her car on the roadside before the incident unfolded.
The incident, according to the police, took place on Sunday August 11 at 7:21pm with a motorcycle stopping near Khan after which the actor moves towards the road.
Later within minutes, a car is seen stopping on the road after she gestured at it, while the motorcyclist immediately speeds away.
A day earlier, Khan uploaded a video on her official Instagram account sharing harrowing details of being a "victim" of an attempted abduction, as she waited for her car outside a hotel in Phase 8 of the Defence Housing Authority (DHA).
According to the actor, she was standing on the road when three kidnappers attempted to abduct her.
She also spoke about the there men trying to grab her and placing a "loaded gun" on her stomach in the process, after which she shouted for help.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Asad Raza said that investigation of the incident is ongoing during which the actor's initial statement has been recorded following which a case will be registered.
On the other hand, the actor also met Sahil Maneesha, a sub-divisional police officer, to record her statement.
The police earlier told Geo News that it had obtained the CCTV footage of the incident where a person on a motorcycle was seen misbehaving with a woman.
"The motorcyclist escaped from the spot, but nothing was taken from the woman," said SSP South Sajid Sadozai.
Khan said that an attempt was made to kidnap her; however, she is "very satisfied" with the police officer assigned to her case and appreciated the cooperation of the department.
"I don't not want to file a case related to the incident," said Khan, adding that the police as assured her of arresting the culprits.
Meanwhile, Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar has sought a report from DIG South, said the ministry's spokesperson.
The minister has also directed the inquiry officer to send complete details of the incident to the senior superintendent of police.
In his directives to the police, the home minister has asked them to proceed with inquiry in the case in light of the actor's statement.
"Justice should be ensured through careful review," said Lanjar.
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