LAHORE – Dr Omer Adil, a known TV host and medical professional, has been arrested by Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) after complaint filed by an information minister and a news anchor of a local Television.
Initial reports suggest that the YouTuber was apprehended by the Cyber Crime Wing of federal investigation agency for making fabricated claims against Gharida Farooqi.
Gharida Farooiq shared a tweet, saying Dr. Omar has been arrested on his legal complaint. She accused Omar Adil of making obscene, vulgar and defamatory allegations against her and either women working in media.
Earlier, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari also filed a complaint against Adil, accusing him of making derogatory statements about Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and other female journalists in his video. The government minister pledged stern action against Dr Omer.