Pakistani actress Nimra Khan narrowly escaped an attempted abduction in Karachi’s Defense Housing Authority (DHA) area, raising concerns about safety in Pakistan’s cities. Nimra shared her terrifying experience on Instagram, explaining how three armed men tried to kidnap her outside the Ramada Creek Club.
“They approached me with a gun, trying to kidnap me,” Nimra said in an emotional video. “I screamed for help, but even the guards nearby didn’t intervene.”
Despite the lack of help, Nimra managed to escape by running towards a busy road, where she flagged down a car. The car’s occupants and the Ramada Creek Club team helped her reach safety.
Nimra expressed her frustration over the lack of security, especially as a public figure and taxpayer. “It’s exhausting to live with this false sense of patriotism when we can’t even feel safe in our own country,” she said.
This incident is part of a troubling rise in crime in Karachi, where many citizens call for more robust security measures. Despite authorities promising a thorough investigation, public confidence remains low.
Questions are also being raised about the private security guards who failed to respond during the attack, leading to discussions about better training and accountability for private security forces.
Nimra’s experience has sparked widespread support on social media, with many calling for the government to take immediate action to improve safety, particularly for women and public figures. The entertainment industry has also rallied behind Nimra, urging stronger protections for those at risk.
