Renowned dramatist and screenwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar was kidnapped and assaulted by armed men, as reported in a case registered at the Sunder police station.
The incident occurred on the night of July 15, 2024, with the FIR being filed on July 21, 2024, following Qamar’s return.
According to the FIR, Qamar received a call from a woman named Amna, who invited him to her home under the pretext of discussing a potential drama project.
Upon arriving at the specified address, Qamar was ambushed by armed men who kidnapped and robbed him. The victim reported that the kidnappers tortured him and moved him to various locations while demanding ransom from his relatives under the threat of death.
During the ordeal, the assailants confiscated Qamar’s mobile phone, watch, and cash, and forcibly transferred Rs 267,000 from his ATM card. After several hours of torment, Qamar was blindfolded and abandoned in a deserted area by the kidnappers, who then fled the scene.
