Prominent TV analyst and talkshow host Moeed Pirzada is in the custody of the Abu Dhabi Police since August 4 on allegations that he was caught on a hospital camera taking the thumbprints of his critically ill father on some documents while the latter is on ventilator. The Pakistani Foreign Office has also confirmed Pirzada’s arrest in connection with alleged forgery.
According to reports being aired by local TV channels, Pirzada was in Abu Dhabi to attend to his father, who is currently fighting for his life at a local hospital. Reports said that hospital security noticed Pirzada and his sister taking thumbprints of their father on some papers which prompted them to call police.
FO spokesperson Qazi Khalilullah confirmed to Samaa News channel that Pirzada is in the custody of the Abu Dhabi police and the Pakistani consulate there had made contact with him. He said all possible support would be extended to Pirzada by the consulate officials.
Meanwhile a tweet on Pirzada’s known twitter handle posted earlier in the day says: “My father is critically ill and spending time with him overseas. Keep us in your prayers!”
