Hania Aamir, Adnan Malik and more speak up for Uzma Khan

Many have taken to social media to speak up about the matter, sparking discourse on patriarchy, power dynamics and privilege.

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Actor Uzma Khan on Thursday filed a complaint against women whom that woman claimed were the daughters of business tycoon Malik Riaz after the women allegedly broke into Khan's living space with gunmen and started violence.

Numerous videos have been circulating on social media, first of the actor and her sister being yelled at by a woman who accuses Khan of having an affair with her husband, Usman.

However, more disturbing videos surfaced later which showed the women breaking into Khan's home with guards who are seen groping and harassing the actor along with beating her and throwing decorative items made of glass at the actor.

Many took to social media to speak up about the matter, calling out the power dynamics involved and sparking discourse on privilege and patriarchy.

Joining them are some celebrities who are expressing their outrage over the violence.

Zara Noor Abbas questioned: who’s next?

The Patriarchal system!! Will it win over the system of Judiciary and Human rights in my country? Can just anyone trespass with gunmen and endorse vandalism? WHO IS NEXT??!?? WHERE IS SAFETY??

— Zara Noor Abbas Siddiqui (@ZaraNoorAbbas) May 27, 2020

Osman Khalid Butt reached out to the actor

What happened to you - the public shaming, harassment, intimidation and abuse - has shaken me to the core.
I pray you find justice. https://t.co/xtrjP4F0KV

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 27, 2020

He also made sure to make this distinction

Raising a voice for two women who were verbally & physically harassed, their property & bodies violated, where there was utter contempt for law (& due process, a phrase you love to throw around when it's a woman accusing a man of sexual harassment) ≠ endorsing infidelity.

— Osman Khalid Butt (@aClockworkObi) May 27, 2020

Areeba Habib makes a call for action

Absolutely pathetic display of power!
Disgusted through and through!

IK wants to eliminate this ‘elitist’ culture right? This is the time he strikes such egoistic lot out of the park!#uzmakhan @ImranKhanPTI

— Areeba Habib (@habib_areeba) May 27, 2020

Zara Peerzada isn't holding back

Mahira Khan called for accountability

Two very different topics being argued. One is infidelity - which no one in their right mind stands for. The other is - how the powerful get away with absolutely anything! I stand for accountability always. May we all be treated equally by the law of this land. #UzmaKhan

— Mahira Khan (@TheMahiraKhan) May 28, 2020

Hania Aamir is furious at the entitled behaviour

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#HaniaAamir is not holding back on what she has to say! #UzmaKhan

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