Reports: Pakistan presenter Zainab leaves India days after lawyer filed complaint over anti-India tweets

The renowned Pakistan-based sports presenter Zainab Abbas stirred controversy after her social media posts of the past resurfaced over anti-India and anti-Hindu remarks. Notably, Abbas was in India to work with the media fraternity involved in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. However, there are speculations in the air that the journalist has safely left India and she is now in Dubai after an Indian lawyer reported her for some derogatory tweets.

An India-based lawyer Vineet Jindal had lodged a complaint with the cricket governing authorities of Indian cricket who are hosting the ongoing ODI World Cup. Moreover, Jindal took to his 'X' account to share snapshots of Zainab Abbas' posts along with his complaint on his handle and alleged her for insulting the country and Hindu religion.

Update on Zainab Abbas Matter:- Complaint letter sent by @vineetJindal19 to @BCCI and @HMOIndia seeking removal of Zainab Abbas @ZAbbasOfficial as the presenter at the  ICC  World Cup 2023 for her derogatory and provocative posts against Bharat and Hindu Dharma.
“Athiti devo… pic.twitter.com/tiHCCRtYW3

— Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) October 7, 2023

वकील और सामाजिक कार्यकर्ता @vineetJindal19 द्वारा पाकिस्तानी प्रज़ेंटर @ZAbbasOfficial के खिलाफ साइबर सेल दिल्ली पुलिस में शिकायत दर्ज की गई है। हिंदू आस्था और विश्वास के लिए अपमानजनक टिप्पणी करने और भारत विरोधी बयानों के लिए धारा 153A,295,506,121 IPC और धारा 67 IT अधिनियम के तहत… pic.twitter.com/I16raHtJEu

— Adv.Vineet Jindal (@vineetJindal19) October 6, 2023

Notably, before leaving for India, Abbas seemed to be quite excited about exploring India and its culture despite the cold terms the niegbouring country shares. Moreover, she was hoping to stay for atleast six weeks which is until the ODI World Cup 2023 gets concluded.

There was always intrigue on what lies on the other side, more cultural similarities than differences: Abbas

In the same vein, Zainab Abbas had tweeted on her social media regarding the upcoming opportunity to work in India. Furthermore, in her post, she also talked about having similar languages and a love for art that both India and Pakistan have shared for quite a long time now. Hence, Abbas was hoping to produce content for both Indian and Pakistani viewers while working in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023.

"There was always intrigue on what lies on the other side, more cultural similarities than differences, rivals on the field but camaraderie off the field, the same language & love for art & a country with a billion people, here to represent, to create content & bring in expertise from the best in the business. Humbled to be presenting in India at the Cricket WC2023 for the ICC again, a journey away from home of 6 weeks starts now," Abbas mentioned in her post on her 'X' account.

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Only time will tell what lies ahead for Zainab Abbas in this matter and how things will pan ahead. For now, the gusto of the ODI World Cup 2023 is in the air as the fans have already witnessed some nail-biting contests and fireworks, with the host India starting their campaign with a thumping win over Australia on Sunday, October 8.