As she hurriedly departed India, Pakistani sports broadcaster Zainab Abbas made headlines for saying that she felt “intimidated and scared” by what was happening on social media.
She additionally required some private space despite the fact that her family was not in danger. Abbas addressed her feelings and offered an apology for her earlier statements that were deemed contentious on Twitter.
“I wasn’t asked to leave and I wasn’t deported, but the online backlash intimidated and worried me nonetheless. Even though there was no immediate danger to my safety, all sides of my family and friends were worried.
I wanted some time and space to think about what had happened. In a tweet, Zainab Abbas.
“I am aware of and sincerely regret the damage my posts have caused. They do not reflect my ideals or the person I am now, and I want to be clear about that. Such language has no place in society, and I truly apologize to anyone who was upset.