Celebrities call for accountability after Aliza submits abuse evidence against Feroze

Osman Khalid Butt, Mushk Kaleem and Mansha Pasha among others on Monday came out in Syeda Aliza Sultan's support after she took to the courts and submitted evidence of being allegedly abused by her ex-husband, actor Feroze Khan. 

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The documents, available with The Express Tribune, confirm that Aliza submitted harrowing evidence of alleged abuse at the hands of Feroze in the court, along with several medical reports, dating back to 2020 and 2021. Several accounts of alleged abuse were submitted, as per the documents. The pictures are apparent evidence of Aliza's earlier claims of being subjected to 'severe physical abuse' by the actor. 

"I’m sorry people attacked you when you spoke your truth," actor Mariyam Nafees shared on Twitter. "I’m sorry people knowingly stayed quiet. I’m sorry you had to go through this. Stay strong. We’re with you. Allah is with you."

In another tweet, she added, "Blunt injuries to both arms, back and chest. Oh, God! Why do we raise our voices only when they’re dead? Why do we blame them when they manage to escape?"

Butt, too, shared his stance on the matter and tweeted, "I hope and pray you get the justice you deserve, Aliza."

He went on to share, "The MLO report Aliza presented as evidence states: 'Blunt injuries on both arms, back, chest and face.' I know we're an incredibly desensitised society but read that again. Let it sink in."

Supermodel Mushk shared, "I really hope that Aliza gets the justice she deserves, I really hope that we make some difference here. I really hope she doesn't become another statistic in the books."

She added, "I don't think people understand how hard it is for women, especially young mothers to come forward and publicly share their stories of abuse against men in power, especially their partners. Please don't wait for the other side of the story. We need to take action now. These celebrities with God complexes because of their families and their influence, need to be cancelled, they need to be held accountable. They need to be named and shamed."

Mushk, then named Feroze and added, "Say his name. Feroze Khan needs to be cancelled and Aliza needs to be brought to justice." Armeena Rana Khan shared, "Ladies, for goodness' sake, stop putting up with abusive husbands. Back away the moment they start showing violent tendencies doesn’t matter if you have kids or not. The Creator will provide for you."

Mansha wrote on Instagram, "There's no excuse, no fandom, no friendship and no idolisation so important that allows us to ignore violence and make excuses. It's time to put a stop to this! We won't sit by and wait for more Noor Mukadams, more Sara Amirs just for the sake of not troubling the waters. For the sake of decency. So, that tomorrow when you speak about *important issues*, you don't sound fake and virtue signalling. Speak!"

She added, "Sending strength and love to Aliza. I just can't imagine what she has suffered and the trauma and fear which ultimately led to her coming out with all this."

Aiman Khan added, "Domestic violence is not okay. Speak up! May Allah make it easy for you, my love Aliza." Mishi Khan tweeted, "Imagine a demon in disguise. Appearances are so deceptive. My deepest sympathies to Aliza. Thank God, you are out of this toxic relationship and safe. Stay strong, girl. Shame on you, Feroze Khan."

Meruub, while praying for Aliza, penned on Instagram, "Domestic violence is not okay because apparently people still need to hear this. I hope Aliza gets justice."

Anoushey Ashraf, too, spoke her mind and shared, "I am so sorry, Aliza. There is no room for violence in my world and I'd be sorry to turn a blind eye to this one." She added, "It's awful that people may still ask why it took you so much time to speak up, Little do they know how brave it is for you to speak up even now. As difficult as it is for us to speak up against someone we know personally, it'd be wrong for me to look the other way this time. Hope the courts render you justice." Anoushey concluded with, "My prayers are with you, Aliza."

Minal Khan, while sharing a post about the same, commented she felt sick.

Sarwat Gilani called for a ban on the actor. "Ban wife beaters and cheaters from representing our industry. 

Court grants visitation rights

Khan on Friday was granted permission for visitation rights for his children by the court under strict conditions, reported Express PK. The family court granted the children's custody to Aliza and has allowed the actor to visit his kids twice a month.

Adhering to the court's conditions, Feroze would have to submit his ID card and passport before he would visit his children. The actor had previously filed an application for meeting and extradition of the children in the family court, the decision for which was announced Friday.

Last month, Feroze confirmed that he and his wife of four years parted ways. The actor, while announcing the news on social media, shared that the divorce was finalised by a family court earlier this month. Before the Khaani actor issued a statement, his wife, Aliza, took to social media and shared she had to "endure infidelity, blackmail and degradation" by Feroze. 

Aliza on about 'abusive marriage'

"Our marriage of four years was utter chaos," Aliza previously said in a statement. "In addition to continuous physical and psychological violence during this period, I had to endure infidelity, blackmail and degradation at my husband's hands." She added that after careful consideration, she has "reached the sad conclusion that I cannot spend my whole life in this horrific manner." 

Aliza went on to comment, "The welfare and well-being of my children have played a significant role in this decision. I do not want them to grow up in a toxic, unhealthy and violent household. I am afraid that their mental development and approach to life would be negatively impacted by exposure to a such hostile environment."

Further elaborating, she shared, "No kid should ever have to grow up feeling violence to be a normal part of relationships. I would rather teach them that no wounds are too deep to be healed, no scars too shameful to be concealed at the cost of one's safety."

The Express Tribune has reached out to Feroze Khan and is currently awaiting a comment.

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