Pakistani netizens are slamming Pakistani actor Adnan Siddiqui for faking throwing the seized liquor bottles with the authorities.
The video shows the actor throwing liquor along with security officials to discourage the consumption of liquor in society. A score of netizens claims that Adnan Siddiqui is faking throwing the bottles of liquor because he consumes it. Siddiqui, however, has not responded to the backlash yet.
Others asked why Adnan Siddiqui was invited for this purpose. They questioned his authority and expertise to take part in the activity.
Others said that instead of throwing smuggles liquor bottles the government should sell these bottles to those who are allowed to utilize them and earn money. Others said that instead of throwing the bottles and crushing them the government should come up with other ways to dispose of the bottles.
Smuggling and illegal business of liquor are quite rampant in Pakistan. Authorities are making efforts to reduce the business of liquor in Pakistan.
Those who drink are destroying it, irony. 😂😭 https://t.co/Oz6WJ8SF5o
— Noor ul Huda (@noorrulhudaa) December 31, 2021
MashaAllah, Adnan Siddiqui you are Chad now💪🏼💪🏼 https://t.co/zj7nwfPcmR
— Tehseen Azhar (@AnaQadrii) December 31, 2021
Arrested on charges of smuggling liquor
Earlier, customs officials in Sindh reportedly arrested the son of a Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Member of National Assembly(MNA) on the charges of smuggling liquor.
The video of police seizing the containers filled with bottles of liquor went viral on social media last night. According to a local news channel, the merchandise belonged to Ghayas Junejo, son of MNA Roshan Junejo from Sanghar.
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A Twitter user informed that the Sindh government vehicles and Sindh Police cars were escorting the container, sharing the video of police seizing a large number of liquor bottles.
“MNA’s son belonging to Pakistan People’s Party Sanghar was transporting a container filled with Alcohol. Sindh Police mobiles & Sindh Govt Vehicles were escorting,” the user wrote.
https://twitter.com/Dahdude__/status/1477016440842723328?s=20
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“The brave Pakistan customs officials apprehended & seized the illegal alcohol that was imported on diplomatic quota,” the user added.