Karachi: Renowned comedian Anwar Maqsood denied news of kidnapping.
Renowned comedian and screenwriter Anwar Maqsood has strongly denied online rumors claiming that he was abducted, tortured and intimidated by unknown persons.
In a message, Anwar Maqsood expressed anger at the spread of misinformation and asked his supporters to ignore the baseless allegations.
Disengage from social media
Unlike the news about his ordeal, Maqsood clarified, the news circulating on social media about me is baseless. He emphatically termed it as fake news and asserted his detachment from social media platforms, saying, “I neither have any social media account nor do I watch social media.”
To further undermine the sensational allegations, Maqsood revealed that he learned about the rumors through phone calls from concerned parties.
انور مقصود منظرعام پر آ گئے ۔۔۔
کیا کسی نے انور مقصود کو اٹھایا تھا۔۔؟ خود بتا دیا۔۔ pic.twitter.com/P4IbJDFLAB— Gharidah Farooqi (@GFarooqi) March 14, 2024
Highlighting the need for ethical reporting, he said, “I not only deny all such news, but I also condemn those who spread such news without any verification.”
The scriptwriter strongly denied recent online speculation targeting him for his critical stance against the current government and its intended allies. Rejecting the allegations, Maqsood urged the public to exercise caution and avoid spreading baseless rumors.
By vehemently denying his involvement in the alleged kidnapping and torture, Anwar Maqsood hopes to quell baseless speculation and demonstrate his unwavering commitment to honesty and decency in the face of false information.
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