Mastermind identified in Khalilur Rehman Qamar's abduction

Prominent scriptwriter to hold press conference after kidnapping ordeal; suspect arrested

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In a significant development in the robbery and kidnapping case involving renowned scriptwriter Khalilur Rehman Qamar, police have arrested a suspect named Amina.

According to Express News, the mastermind behind the plot has been identified as Hassan Shah.

Police conducted a raid in Nankana Sahib to arrest the main suspect, Hassan Shah. Though he evaded capture, several of his accomplices were detained.

Sources reveal the suspects are professionals and have previously robbed multiple individuals. Amina had been in contact with  Qamar for five to six days prior to the incident.

Meanwhile, Qamar announced he would hold a press conference in three days to reveal further details about the incident.

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Qamar was abducted and robbed in Lahore yesterday, police said.

Amina called Qamar and invited him to her house to discuss a drama project. Upon his arrival, armed men abducted him and carried out the robbery. Qamar reportedly paid a large sum to the kidnappers, who then released him.

The Sundar police station in Lahore registered a case based on Qamar's statement. The FIR states that the suspects tortured Qamar and took him to various locations. They threatened to kill him and demanded money from his relatives.

The suspects also stole Qamar's mobile phone, watch, and cash, transferring Rs250,000 from his ATM card. Qamar was blindfolded and left in a deserted area before the kidnappers fled.