Social media has its ways of leaving us speechless, especially when acts of wanton cruelty are captured. Last night, a video of a son ruthlessly beating up his own mother took over Pakistani social media circles. The video, posted by one Zoobia Meer, has left people outraged. They are now demanding justice for her mother.
A social media user, Zoobia Meer, posted a video claiming that her brother had beaten up their mom, with his wife encouraging him more and more. With no further explanation whatsoever, the video started circulating on every social media platform.
It was reported that the son had fled the scene with property documents and other valuables. But what is viler is how he laid his hands on the woman who gave birth to him.
The incident
This footage might be too graphic for some viewers. Please be warned that this clip comes with a trigger warning.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9ah8J46zxk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2mZnUPWCkILhNzz9qEjtdWG-HhX3Ns-O45BLzDz57vZfcRoFGHRQ6vHQw
In the video, with all the screaming and cursing, it is unclear what the dispute was about initially. However, the person who shot the video came out with another clip, offering people more details about what happened.
Zoobia Meer’s Side
In an attempt to explain what had happened, Zoobia alleged that her brother not only fled with the property documents but also stole Rs. 400,000 from his mother. Let’s take a look:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdoaN2qmwUk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2CMKeakSxsbgucrH39vavv4QaloDzkHrHfQpmpAZawbxG9cIcfc4ciWUc
Arsalan and Bisma’ side
We’ve always heard there are three sides to any story. The son Arsalan, is yet to comment on his actions. However, his wife Bisma come out with a clip and spoke in his defense.
Deeming it propaganda, Arsalan’s wife says Zoobia is her husband’s step-sister. She insists that Arsalan reacted to his mother getting violent with his pregnant wife.
She says that the house the family resides in, is in Arsalan’s name. She also added that her husband lost all consciousness because he is an asthma patient.
Let’s take a look:
#ZoobiaMeer is step sister of my husband, she is telling a lie that we have forcefully signed registry. I am 6 month pregnant: #Bisma (The wife of Arsalan) pic.twitter.com/bo5DYZlL0g
— Showbiz & News (@ShowbizAndNewz) July 21, 2020
Mother’s side
Zoobia’s mother appeared in an interview session with Waqar Zaka where she presented him with her side of the story. She says it was her daughter-in-law who first put her hands on her.
Her claims match up with the version reported by her 20-year-old daughter. Let’s take a look:
No matter what their explanation, there is nothing that can justify a son beating up his own mother like an animal. If things were in the hands of the public, he would have never seen the light of the day.
Saw the video of son beating the shit out of his mom. Absolutely disgusting. Made me so angry. I would love to get arrested for life time just to shoot him in the head in front of everyone. #zoobiameer
— Ducky Bhai (@duckybhai) July 22, 2020
https://twitter.com/Hanzi82/status/1285669370207834119
https://twitter.com/Bilal_Akbar_007/status/1285663951796174854
Ya Allah… I don't have words… At all…cant post tht video.. deleted it… Oh my God…deepest corner of hell awaits this demon who raised his hands on his old mother… DEEPEST MOST ROTTEN CORNER OF HELL #zoobiameer
— Hamza Ali Abbasi (@iamhamzaabbasi) July 21, 2020
That’s his profile.
His name is Arslan Qureshi and lives in Islamabad.
From the looks of it, Jis Be dardi say isnay apni maa par hath uthaya hay, he must have done it before on many other women and other people. #zoobiameer #Shameful https://t.co/OtJfaqxgSn pic.twitter.com/bbvvIvhqg8— Izaz Ahmad (@Izaz023) July 21, 2020
While some are questioning whether or not Arsalan was under the influence, many think there will be strict ramifications for both him and his wife regardless of their explanations.
We are trying to understand how someone having an asthma attack can so violently beat his own mother while struggling to breathe himself.
#ZoobiaMeer has been trending on Twitter in Pakistan. And although authorities are yet to take any action, the nation is speaking up on behalf of Zoobia’s mother.
A very unfortunate , ill fated man. I hope I get to know what Allah has written for him , how he ends .. astaghfirullah … May he be punished as worse as any man in this world . Ameeen suma ameeen
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