Mystical Shayari Band Photoshoot Arrests: Facts You Need

The Mystical Shayari Band is a musical band from Islamabad, Pakistan. The band has come under fire for a photoshoot in front of the portrait of Quaid-e-Azam in the city. Now, members of the band have been arrested for the supposedly “obscene” photos that were posted on Instagram.

Zulfiqar From Lahore Arrested. “Islamabad Police have reportedly arrested the boy, who along with a female colleague performed indecent photoshoot in front of Quaid-e-Azam’s portrait in capital city. Reports said that the capital police nabbed the suspect named Zulfiqar from Lahore and he will be brought to Islamabad where he will be produced before the court.” [Pakobserver]

Police Claim Zulfiqar Violated Pakistan Penal Code. “The police registered a case under Section 294 of the Pakistan Penal Code. Under this section, any person found guilty of immoral acts, obscene words or obscene songs in public places can be imprisoned for a maximum of three months or fined or both.” [OpIndia]

Photoshoot Generated Online Outrage. “The couple, who appears to be fashion models, can be seen with abnormal dressing and posing for the photoshoot at a local on Express Highway in Islamabad. The photos drew criticism on Twitter, with users urging authorities to arrest them over disrespectful gesture.” [Pakobserver]

Journalist Ansar Abbasi Demanded Arrest. “The DC Islamabad
@hamzashafqaat is requested to arrest the couple, who displayed extreme obscenity in public in the federal capital.” [Ansar Abbasi]

Band Received Death Threats After Posting To Instagram. “The location was the main reason that seized everyone’s attention. Soon after the pictures got viral, the band started receiving death threats, due to which they deleted all their accounts.” [Pakpedia]

Mystical Shayari Band photo at Quaid-e-Azam’s portrait: