In a complaint filed before a Lahore court, a citizen accused Butt of using derogatory language about the companions of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a social media video. According to the petition, the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) had already been approached, but no FIR was registered.
Butt has left for an undisclosed location and. His sudden departure comes as he faces potential legal action under the country’s blasphemy laws for allegedly making disrespectful remarks against Islamic figures.
“I will not upload any new vlog without my mother’s permission,” Butt said during a TikTok live session. He said that his mother was deeply concerned about the current situation and had accompanied him to the airport. While he did not disclose his location, he said that he would continue going live on TikTok.
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“I’m not saying goodbye to vlogging, but I will wait for the situation to improve. I’ve recorded videos to clarify things and I’ll release them at the appropriate time,” he added.
The Youtuber has remained in the spotlight over the past six to seven months for various controversies. In May, a video went viral allegedly showing him and his associates assaulting a young man.
The applicant later approached Satu Katla Police Station for legal action. However, Butt issued an apology and called the incident a misunderstanding. The matter was eventually resolved after the victim withdrew the complaint.
