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Mohsin Abbas Haider fired from 'Mazaaq Raat'

Actor has been relieved of his duties till he is proven innocent in the court of law

Adnan Lodhi July 24, 2019

PHOTO: MOHSIN ABBAS HAIDER/INSTAGRAM

LAHORE: Actor Mohsin Abbas Haider has been fired from the TV show, Mazaaq Raat, after the Police registered an FIR against him for physically assaulting his wife, Fatema Sohail. A copy of the FIR is also present with The Express Tribune.

According to a statement released by the management of the show, the actor has been relieved of his duties until he is proven innocent in the court of law.

The decision has been made keeping public sentiment and support for victims of domestic abuse in mind.

PHOTO: THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE

The actor on Sunday in a press conference denied claims of domestic violence, accusing Fatema of playing the 'woman card.'

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COMMENTS (2)

Hassan | 5 years ago | Reply Innocent until proven guilty....how can they fire him before the investigation is complete? At best, he should have been asked to take a break.

Aamir Aqil | 5 years ago | Reply A right decision in the right direction, he should be banned at all media houses.

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