The shooting attack on Zainab Jamil, a former model and salon owner in Lahore’s Defense area, has taken a dramatic turn with revelations implicating her husband in the orchestration of the assault.
Jamil, who is currently hospitalized and in critical condition, released a video message accusing her husband of attempting to end her life.
In the video, Jamil expresses her frustration with the ongoing police investigation and claims that her husband had been issuing threats for the past two months. Initially dismissing these threats as mere intimidation, Jamil now fears for her life, asserting that she possesses substantial evidence against him. Despite this, she conveyed a desperate plea for protection, highlighting the danger she continues to face.
Jamil’s appeal for justice has resonated deeply, prompting her to call directly on the Inspector General of Punjab for a transparent and thorough investigation. Her situation is particularly poignant as she is a mother of two young children.
Senior journalist Muhammad Umair amplified Jamil’s plea by sharing her video statement on Twitter. He underscored the severity of the situation with a follow-up tweet that included CCTV footage of the attack. The footage shows the moment Jamil was targeted by two unidentified motorcyclists right outside her beauty salon, leading to her being shot six times.
The case has officially been registered based on a complaint by Jamil’s uncle as local law enforcement continues to delve into the details surrounding this harrowing incident. The community and broader public await swift action and hope for Jamil’s recovery and justice in this shocking case.