Stage artist Nargi’s father rushed to hospital in critical condition

Idrees Bhatti, the father of popular stage and film actress Nargis, who had accused her husband of torturing her, has been admitted to a hospital in Valencia, Lahore, in an extremely critical condition, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.

According to reports, Bhatti’s condition deteriorated suddenly after hearing about the ordeal his daughter was going through.    

Nargis, who rushed to the hospital to see her father, said she had not informed him of the circumstances she was going through, and it was after watching videos on social media that he learned about it.  

Actress Resham condemns treatment of Nargis

On the other hand, another popular artist Resham, in her video message after her meeting with Nargis, has said that the latter sacrificed her career for her family and husband. “It pained me a lot to see her face today,” she has said, adding, “Nargis is not alone when it comes to ill-treatment at the hands of husbands. There are so many such women who are subjected to violence. Every such male’s hand should be chopped off who tortures women.”   

On Saturday, Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt had met with Nargis at her home and assured her that she would be provided justice. 

Hina also appointed a protection officer for Nargis, who was allegedly tortured by her husband Inspector Majid Bashir.

Speaking on the occasion, Hina stated that domestic violence against women was a serious offence and the culprits would be brought to justice.

The PWPA chairpersons made it clear that there would be no compromise on violence against women and the provision of justice and safety was its first priority. “Violence against women is the red line for Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz.”

Earlier, Nargi’s son Murtaza Ali Shah had sought the assistance of the commissioner Lahore over the torture of her mother by her husband Inspector Majid Bashir. 

In an email, he said his mother had asked him to contact the commissioner and the media to look into the matter.

Earlier Nargi’s brother complained to the police that her brother-in-law had been subjecting his sister to torture.

Nargis had married Majid a few years ago and bid adieu to the world of showbiz. After that, she started running a saloon.

Reporter: Zain Madni