Zainab Abbas addresses her India departure, issues apology for social media posts

Pakistan sports presenter Zainab Abbas has recently caught every headline as she left India in a hurry, as she stated that she was feeling 'intimidated and scared’ by what was happening on social media. Furthermore, despite there being no threat to her family, she needed some personal space. Taking to Twitter, Abbas clarified what she had felt and even apologised for her past posts that were deemed controversial.

Furthermore, amid various speculations regarding her exit from the country, she went on to clarify that there were no safety concerns with her which were rumoured earlier. Moreover, as earlier Pakistani media had alleged of deporting the famed sports presenter. In the same vein, Zainab Abbas clarified that neither she was asked to leave India nor she was deported.

“I was neither asked to leave nor was I deported, However, I felt intimidated and scared by the reaction that was unfolding online. And even though there was no immediate threat to my safety, my family, and friends from both sides of the border were concerned. I needed some space and time to reflect on what had transpired,” Abbas tweeted.

“I understand and deeply regret the hurt caused by the posts that were circulated. I wish to make clear that they do not represent my values or who I am as a person today. There is no excuse or space for such language, and I sincerely apologise to anyone who was offended,” she further added.

Delhi lawyer had filed a complaint against Zainab Abbas for her past derogatory tweets

Before all the conundrum, a Delhi-based lawyer filed a complaint against Zainab Abbas for her questionable tweets. The lawyer had also asked for an FIR to be filed due to the many anti-Hindu statements being present in her tweets as well. Furthermore, he also asked the BCCI and Jay Shah to personally remove her from the official panel which is covering the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023. 

However, after her apology for the tweets and her behaviour, it could be interesting to see how the rest of the story will pan out and whether or not she will make a return to the country. In the tweet where she apologised, Abbas stated that her daily interactions during her stay were very cheerful and that there was a deep sense of familiarity.