Roohi Bano reportedly attacked in Lahore

E-Paper | June 12, 2026

LAHORE: Renowned actress Roohi Bano was reportedly attacked by an unknown assailant at her residence on Monday evening, DawnNews reported.

According to reports, the assailant attacked her with a sharp object and fled the crime scene. She was immediately taken to Services Hospital on Jail road.

Gulberg police told DawnNews that Bano had suffered a cut from a sharp object on her neck.

She received two stitches and was discharged from the hospital.

Police are investigating the cause of injury.

Roohi Bano's son was murdered in Lahore’s Gulberg III area almost 10 years ago, after which she abandoned her career.

Know more: Roohi Bano’s lone son shot dead.

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minority

Apr 27, 2015 07:25pm

So sorry. Praying for your fast recovery. Hope the mystery gets solved soon

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Taimur

Apr 27, 2015 07:44pm

V sad and shameful the way we treat our artists

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Sunil

Apr 27, 2015 07:50pm

Unknown assailants, attacking activists, actress, journalists? Attacking, killing people at free will!

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madhusudan

Apr 27, 2015 08:05pm

She looks beautiful. Has she acted in any hum tv drama?

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Junaid

Apr 27, 2015 08:41pm

@madhusudan , she is one of the great actresses from late 70s and early 80s and even before her son's death, had abandoned her career due to mental health issues and was institutionalized many times.

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Roussou

Apr 27, 2015 09:06pm

Somebody must be eyeing her property on which she lives because she has no one who can inherit it otherwise why attack such a harmless person who is a recluse.

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Malik USA

Apr 27, 2015 09:10pm

Now Lahore is going on same path like Karachi. Everyday now the news of murder, dacioty and snatching coming from Lahore. It looks that this is also a insecure place like other city of Pakistan

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Pragmatist

Apr 27, 2015 09:26pm

Let's leave her in peace. We should learn to respect our national assets.

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Goga Nalaik

Apr 27, 2015 09:37pm

@madhusudan She was the super star of PTV 20/25 years ago.

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Ali Gohar

Apr 27, 2015 09:46pm

One of the iconic artist with unmatched acting skills. Find the motive and there should be no problem catching the scum bag who assaulted her. The Chief Minister should take immediate notice of the incident and prod the police to earnestly trace the culprit.

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Aftab Alam Khan

Apr 27, 2015 09:50pm

What could be the motive behind such cowardly sct

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M.Saeed

Apr 27, 2015 09:56pm

Most pathetic! She is a mentally compromised helpless lady in need of loving care. With no children, she must get best available care for elderly. There are several care-houses and one must come forward with appropriate care and security for her.

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Hassan

Apr 27, 2015 10:06pm

utterly shameful, it seems that attacking women and children have become our new national past time.....

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Sid

Apr 27, 2015 10:07pm

Where is Khadum e AaLaa?

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PakCanuck

Apr 27, 2015 10:33pm

Life has been really hard on Roohi Bano. Wish her the very best

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Omar

Apr 27, 2015 10:55pm

@Taimur Why do you say we? Where you part of the plot. The perpetrators are criminal as are present in every country of the world. They are both reflective of the majority

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Ayesha

Apr 27, 2015 10:59pm

Roohi Bano lives alone, the government should provide her security and also medical treatment. Pakistan is the only country who never value its artists.

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adnan

Apr 28, 2015 12:20am

were murderers of her son caught?

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Mansoor

Apr 28, 2015 01:20am

Need special investigation and speedy justice .Pray for her health and safety .

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faiz

Apr 28, 2015 01:49am

Artists, musician, non-muslims in particular,shias and progressive people are vulnerable in pakistan but they must'nt gave in and fight back the cynisism.

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Nasir-ud-din Soomro

Apr 28, 2015 02:15am

Our part of the world is sinking into deep quagmire, Where lives of innocent souls are jeopardized like this.

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ailly

Apr 28, 2015 02:39am

glory in defeat ... feel pity for her entire career and life, she did not compromise on her way of life ... she is a STAR alone. no one comes near to her credentials and caliber. yet she is fighting despite losing her son... may God give her more comfort. thanks Roohi for letting us know how acting should be taken up.

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CYRUS

Apr 28, 2015 02:54am

Women can no longer hide. They must step up and fight terrorism and religious intolerance with more than just words. Middle class women must be at the service of their nation as millions of American and British women were at the service of their nations in WWII. This was a copy cat crime and expect many more to come.

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Ghani K

Apr 28, 2015 03:00am

Attack any body at will, and get away. What did this lady do to deserve it ?

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Affan

Apr 28, 2015 03:22am

No one is safe now. such a shame that a credible artist like her are attacked

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Patriotic Indian

Apr 28, 2015 03:36am

Very sad to hear this. Wish she recovers soon and justice prevail.

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Muhammad Farooq

Apr 28, 2015 03:37am

Feeling very sad

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anwar siddique

Apr 28, 2015 04:23am

She is a broken woman. What is the Police doing? Oops I know, drinking chai with the feet up in their chairs when not intimidating law biding citizens.

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NASR

Apr 28, 2015 06:15am

The Great Actress Of Pakistan TV. I have a great regard for her and for all the entertainment she provided us. Very versatile artist.

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Siraj Ahmed

Apr 28, 2015 06:25am

So sad, even after military taking over security and military operations, country remains the same. Nothing will change in Pakistan.

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