Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Arrested in Dubai

Sources reveal that Khan had recently dismissed his manager Salman Ahmed after a dispute, which is believed to be the catalyst for the complaint leading to his detention.

Jul 22, 2024 - 17:30
Singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Arrested in Dubai

Renowned Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was detained at Dubai airport on Monday, according to initial reports from Pakistani media. The arrest followed a complaint filed by his former manager, Salman Ahmed.

The singer, who was in the UAE for a performance, was held at the immigration center and subsequently taken to the Bur Dubai police station for questioning, as reported by GeoTV. Rahat  reportedly spent several hours at the airport during this process.

Sources reveal that Khan had recently dismissed his manager Salman Ahmed after a dispute, which is believed to be the catalyst for the complaint leading to his detention. Sources also claim that both the parties have filed complaints against each other.  

More details are expected to emerge since this is a developing story. 

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