WATCH: Aun Ali Khosa posts cryptic video after return from 'abduction'

YouTuber’s first public appearance post-abduction is a brief video that has left viewers searching for answers

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YouTuber Aun Ali Khosa has posted his first video since his alleged abduction earlier this month. The brief video shared on Khosa's Instagram account has left his followers intrigued.

The video shows Khosa sitting in a room, his eyes wide with a look of fear as he stares directly into the camera. After a few seconds of silence, he smiles before the video cuts off, leaving viewers with a single, cryptic caption: "Loading…"

This enigmatic post comes just days after Khosa was confirmed to have safely returned home. The digital content creator, known for his satirical and often politically charged videos, had been missing since August 15 when he was reportedly abducted from his Lahore apartment.

According to his wife, Binish Iqbal, a group of police officers and unidentified men in plain clothes forcibly entered their residence in the early hours of the morning, taking Khosa and seizing his electronic devices.

The incident triggered widespread concern and condemnation, particularly from the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), which raised alarms about the possible motive behind his disappearance. The HRCP suggested that Khosa’s abduction could be linked to his critical commentary and satire.

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Following a petition filed by Iqbal, the Lahore High Court (LHC) directed local police to ensure Khosa's recovery by August 20. Khosa’s lawyer, Khadija Siddiqi, announced on social media that he had been released and was back home. Mian Ali Ashfaq, another lawyer representing Khosa, confirmed his safe return, stating that Khosa was "courageous, safe, and determined" after their detailed conversation.

Despite his return, the video posted on Instagram has done little to dispel the mystery surrounding Khosa’s disappearance. The short clip, coupled with his unsettling expression and vague message, has left his followers and the public on edge, wondering about the details of his ordeal and the meaning behind his cryptic words.

Siddiqi, who has been an outspoken critic of enforced disappearances, reiterated her condemnation of these incidents, noting that Khosa’s case is just one of many they have dealt with in recent months.

She called for accountability and the prosecution of those responsible for these illegal detentions, emphasising that such actions must be addressed within the framework of the law.