Pakistani actress Mariyam Nafees has come forward in defense of three girls involved in a controversial altercation with a salesman at a tuck shop.
A viral video from Lahore’s Garden Town shows three girls in jeans and T-shirts physically attacking a salesman. This incident drew widespread criticism and sympathy for the salesman, with celebrities voicing their opinions.
Sanam Jung, a renowned actress, expressed her disappointment, saying, “I am extremely disappointed! They’ll get away, won’t they? “Power and money will triumph over justice.” Actor Haroon Shahid questioned, “What is going on?” Who are these people?” and Ahsan Khan queried, “Does anyone know the full story?”
Mariyam Nafees, knowing the girls personally, revealed that they were harassed by the salesman with lewd comments. She defended their actions, stating, “Unfortunately, in our society, you have to provide evidence if you have been harassed. The girls were wearing Western dress and faced harassment. Their only mistake was being themselves in public.”
Nafees highlighted that the girls are now receiving threats of violence and rape, emphasizing the unseen side of the story where the salesman verbally assaulted them before the physical altercation. She added, “Just because the girls were wearing Western dress and had stepped out for some tea, people assumed they were public property.”
This incident underscores the complexities of harassment and societal judgments based on appearances.
