Police investigate allegations against YouTuber Rajab Butt following a cafe dispute in Lahore.
Nawab Town police have registered a case against social media personality Rajab Butt and several of his associates over allegations of assault and firing during a dispute at a cafe in Lahore.
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The FIR was filed on the complaint of Ayesha Jutt. She said she visited the cafe with her friends on July 25. According to the complaint, two men and two women allegedly harassed one of her friends, sparking an argument.
Ayesha alleged that the suspects abused her friend and slapped her when they tried to intervene. She further claimed that one of the accused, Mir Shafi, pulled out a pistol and fired during the altercation.
Police said the FIR also names Rajab Butt. The complainant alleged that he took part in assaulting her and her friend during the incident.
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Nawab Town police have registered the case under Sections 354, 506(B), and 337-H(2) of the Pakistan Penal Code.
Investigators have launched an inquiry and are collecting evidence. Police have not yet announced any arrests or released further details about the case.
