Man arrested for spreading Attaullah Esakhelvi's death rumor
Perpetrator of the rumor, resident of Retra Taunsa Sharif was apprehended by authorities
(Web Desk) - Attaullah Khan Esakhailvi fans were quite worried and concerned about the health of the folk singer after the spread of his death rumor on social media.
According to a private TV channel report, the perpetrator of the rumor on Facebook, resident of Retra Taunsa Sharif was apprehended by the authorities but charges were dropped as the singer himself excused the culprit.
Earlier last night, Esakhelvi s secretary also confirmed that he is in good health and there is no cause for concern.
Attaullah Khan, in a Facebook message thanked his fans for praying for him during his illness, all is well and he is back home.
He informed about his show in Dubai on April 13, where he will perform for his fans. He especially thanked those living in Saudi Arabia who prayed for him in Mecca and Medinah.
Atta ullah forgave the ones running the rumor mill on social media.
Attaullah Khan Esakhailvi was awarded with the Pride of Performance Award in 1991 by the government; he is also a recipient of Lifetime Achievement award from Queen Elizabeth of England. He holds Guinness Book of World Record for the highest number of recorded albums by a singer. This Pakistan Day, March 23, he was conferred with Sitara-e-Imtiaz.
