Lahore police have arrested social media influencer and YouTuber Nadeem Mubarak, popularly known as Naniwala, over allegations of reckless driving and obstructing public officials while on duty.
According to reports, a case was registered against Nadeem at Defence C Police Station following a complaint lodged by traffic police officer Fahad-ur-Rehman. The FIR includes charges related to negligent driving and interference with official government duties.
The FIR states that traffic police signalled a non-registered vehicle with tinted windows to stop. However, the driver allegedly ignored the instructions, sped away on a one-way road, and attempted to evade authorities. During the pursuit, the suspect is also accused of trying to ram his vehicle into pursuing officers.
Police said the vehicle was eventually parked at a residence in Defence Phase 7, where the accused allegedly continued to threaten traffic officials. The FIR further claims that Nadeem Mubarak issued threats to an on-duty traffic police officer.
Meanwhile, traffic authorities reiterated that strict action will continue against motorists driving vehicles without registration plates, using non-standard number plates, or illegally displaying blue or green warning lights. Officials emphasised that no leniency will be shown to individuals found violating traffic laws.
Earlier, Lahore sessions court approved the interim bail of YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Naniwala, in a case pertaining to promotion of a gambling application.
As per details, Additional Sessions Judge Mansoor Ali Qureshi heard the gambling case and approved bail pleas of both social media influencers. The Lahore sessions court also directed the influencers to join the investigation.
Rajab Butt, Nadeem Nani get big relief on return to Pakistan
Renowned Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt and TikToker Nadeem Nani wala secured a 10-day transit bail from the Islamabad High Court (IHC).
As per details, both influencers appeared before the court after they arrived in Pakistan, where the court accepted their bail and directed them to approach the concerned court within next 10 days from the date of bail approval.
The court earlier ordered them to ensure personal appearance before the court, which they complied with.
After hearing the arguments, the court granted them transit bail to allow them sufficient time to seek legal remedy from the competent court in Lahore.
Rajab Butt deported from UK
The United Kingdom (UK) deported Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt after cancelling his visa.
Sources said that the famous YouTuber Rajab Butt left for Pakistan early in the morning on a flight that was arranged after the expulsion orders.
Sources said the deportation took place because his British visa was revoked even though it was valid until 2027.
Investigators found that he did not mention the pending cases against him when he applied for the visa.
This was a major violation, and the UK Home Office ordered him to leave the country at once.
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