Famous Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan was released on bail following his detention by the local police in Dubai in a criminal defamation case, according to a Geo News report. He was detained after a complaint of criminal defamation was filed by his former manager Salman Ahmad.
However, in a video statement released on July 22, Khan dismissed the claims and asked his fans “not to pay attention” to rumors. While rejecting media reports, the Pakistani singer said that everything was fine and that he came to Dubai to record his songs.
"I am Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, your Rahat Fateh Ali Khan. I have come to Dubai to record my songs... Everything is fine....Mai yehi aap see guzaarish karunga ki ghatiya afvahon pe bilkul bhi kaan na dhare (I would like to request you not to pay heed to cheap rumors)..Aesa kuch nahi hai jaisa dushman soch rahe hai, Inshallah may jald hi apne vatan-e-azees mein vapas aaunga. (There is no truth in what the enemies are thinking...I will return to my beloved country soon)," he said in his post on Instagram.
According to Geo News report, Dubai police formally registered a case against Rahat Fateh Ali Khan on July 13 after Salman Ahmad's lawyers approached the police officials. After the complaint, he was arrested immediately after he arrived from Lahore to Dubai. Khan was detained at the immigration center, reported Geo News citing sources. The singer was taken into police custody for interrogation, the news outlet reported, adding that Khan and Ahmad have filed several cases against each other.
Khan has filed a case against Salman in Pakistan, whereas, the latter has filed cases against him in Dubai and USA, accusing him of criminal defamation and contractual violations.
