'I wish I had the right to kill': Zara Noor Abbas outraged over woman's harassment in Karachi

"Another generation of harassers is being nurtured on motorcycles." actress reacts to viral video of harassment


News Desk August 20, 2024

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KARACHI:

Pakistani actress Zara Noor Abbas has expressed her outrage over a recent harassment incident involving a woman in hijab in Karachi's North Karachi area.

The actress took to Instagram to share a video of the incident and voiced her anger in the caption, stating, "Another generation of harassers is being nurtured on motorcycles."

In the video, a man on a motorcycle is seen harassing a woman walking down the street during the day.

Zara Noor Abbas highlighted the impact of such actions on children, writing, "Children are like puppets; they imitate what they see, and this man on the bike is setting an example for the child with him."

Her frustration peaked with the statement, "I wish I had the right to kill."

Other celebrities, including Sajal Aly and Maryam Nafees, have also condemned the incident, joining Zara Noor in expressing their disapproval.

The incident gained widespread attention after the video went viral on social media, showing the man harassing the woman in broad daylight.

Despite the man's face being visible in the video, media reports indicate that the police have yet to apprehend the suspect.

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