Chandigarh – In a heart-wrenching turn of events that has gripped Punjab, the personal tragedy of a high-profile family has spilled into the public domain, marked by shocking allegations, leaked videos, and a widow’s desperate plea for dignity. Mehar, the wife of the late Aqil Mustafa, has broken her silence, accusing her in-laws—including former Punjab DGP Mohammad Mustafa and his wife, former minister Razia Sultana—of launching a cruel campaign against her even before she could properly mourn her husband.
Aqil Mustafa, son of the influential power couple, tragically passed away earlier this year under circumstances that are now at the centre of a bitter family feud.
A Widow’s Plea: ‘They Didn’t Let Me Grieve’
The situation took an ugly turn with the circulation of distressing videos showing Aqil in a vulnerable, allegedly intoxicated state. Mehar alleges that these videos were deliberately leaked by her in-laws to tarnish her image and portray her as a negative influence on their son.
“They didn’t even let me grieve,” Mehar stated, her voice heavy with pain, in a recent media interaction. For her, this act was the ultimate betrayal. “Instead of supporting me in my darkest hour, they chose to publicly humiliate my late husband and blame me for his struggles. What kind of family does this?”
A Hidden Battle: Allegations of Drug Addiction
Mehar’s allegations paint a grim picture of the turmoil behind the closed doors of the powerful Mustafa family. She claims that Aqil had been battling a serious drug addiction for a long time—a fact she insists his family was well aware of but chose to ignore or conceal. She asserts that she repeatedly tried to get him professional help, but her efforts were either thwarted or unsupported.
“I fought for him, I tried to save him,” she claimed, “but I was alone in this battle. Now, they are using his weakness, his illness, as a weapon against me.”
Family Feud Escalates into Legal War
The dispute has now escalated into a full-blown legal battle. Mehar has filed an FIR against her father-in-law, Mohammad Mustafa, and other family members, accusing them of harassment, intimidation, and cruelty. She claims that she was pressured to stay silent and was even locked out of her marital home.
The Mustafa family, on their part, has vehemently denied all allegations. Sources close to them suggest they believe Mehar is responsible for their son’s condition and that their actions are aimed at protecting their family’s reputation and Aqil’s legacy.
A Private Tragedy in the Public Eye
This tragic saga highlights a complex intersection of immense personal loss, societal pressures, and the harsh glare of the public eye. The leaked videos, regardless of who released them, have raised serious questions about privacy and the ethics of shaming an individual struggling with substance abuse, even posthumously.
As the police investigate Mehar’s complaint, Punjab watches on. A story that should have been about private grief has transformed into a public spectacle of accusations, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a widow fighting for her truth.
