Former TV actress Zainab Jamil critically injured in ‘assasination’ attempt

LAHORE: Former Pakistani actress, model and TV host Zainab Jamil was rushed to a hospital after an assassination attempt by unidentified attackers in Lahore’s upscale society.

Jamil, who earned fame from the first season of a famous drama Khuda Aur Muhabbat, received six bullets after two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle resorted to heavy firing at her vehicle when she was going to her saloon in Lahore’s DHA Phase IV

The unidentified attackers managed to flee from the crime scene.

She was immediately shifted to a hospital in critical condition, however, she survived the murder attempt. 

After gaining consciousness at the hospital, the former actor recorded her statement in which she revealed that she was receiving murder threats while a threat letter was also posted to her saloon.

CCTV footage of the incident also surface online, showing two unidentified assailants spraying bullets at her.

Chahat Fateh Ali Khan’s ‘Bado Badi’ goes global

Zainab further said that she didn’t know the attackers, however, it was obvious that it was a planned attack as the armed men were seemingly fully prepared to target her vehicle en route to her saloon.

Zainab suspects her husband is behind the attack and has appealed to the Punjab Chief Minister to take action against the attackers, who remain at large.

Police lodged a case against two unidentified men following a complaint from Zainab’s uncle. Police personnel said that they recovered a pistol and a motorcycle from the crime scene.

Alongside Khuda and Mubabbat, Zainab worked on several projects including Sada Sukhi Raho, Sasural Meri Behen Ka, Mannchali, Aap ki kaneez and others.

She announced taking a break from showbiz in December 2020, giving reasons to spend her life in accordance with the Islamic teachings and learn more about Islam.