'No evidence of honey trap:' Amna Urooj's lawyer on Khalilur Rehman's allegations

The lawyer representing Amna Urooj, the accused in the Khalil-ur-Rehman honey trap case, argued in court that there is no evidence to support the charges against her client.

During a hearing at the Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore, Amna Urooj's lawyer contended that the allegations of her client entrapping Khalil-ur-Rehman in a honey trap are baseless and unsupported by evidence. "There is no evidence against the accused," the lawyer stated, emphasizing that the case lacks substantial proof.

Khalil-ur-Rehman's lawyer submitted a power of attorney on behalf of the plaintiff and requested additional time to prepare for the case. In light of these developments, the court has adjourned the hearing until 10th August to allow further preparation and consideration of the arguments presented.

According to a statement given earlier by Amna Urooj's lawyer, Khalil began blackmailing Amna Arooj a month ago, claiming to possess compromising photos taken in a changing room.

Initially, Qamar's manager contacted Amna, a property dealer who also creates promotional videos and ads, under the guise of work.

However, the nature of their communication soon turned sinister, according to the lawyer. Qamar allegedly suggested that he could help Amna advance in the entertainment industry but only if she fulfilled his personal demands.

The lawyer further revealed that these interactions, including incriminating chats, are reportedly available on a mobile phone accessed by police officials, including DIG, DSP, and Investigation Officer Imran Yousuf.

Amna Arooj's lawyer asserted that Qamar had already met with her twice and then insisted on another meeting, where he allegedly arrived drunk. During this encounter, Qamar allegedly pressured Amna to engage in a physical relationship, threatening to leak the photos if she refused.

This meeting took a turn when Hasan Shah, identified as the mastermind of the alleged gang, arrived. Despite Amna's attempts to intervene, Shah warned her of dire consequences if she interfered.

The situation escalated when both Amna and Khalil were allegedly kidnapped by Hasan Shah, but Amna was not a witness to whatever transpired afterward. They were both released eventually.

After Amna's lawyer met her, she accused the police of torture, claiming that she was slapped, given electric shocks, and pressured to provide a statement declaring the incident a honey trap.