Rajab Butt apologizes to man he assaulted after video of incident goes viral

Popular YouTuber Rajab Butt has responded to the viral video, which netizens claimed showed him assaulting a man alongside his friends, by issuing an apology to the victim.

The footage, which surfaced on Friday, triggered massive public backlash and drew police attention.

According to reports, the incident occurred in Lahore, where Rajab Butt and his associates were seen attacking a man seated inside a car. The footage went viral across various platforms, igniting fierce criticism from the public.

Following the incident, the victim was identified as Shayan, who was reportedly mistreated by Rajab Butt. The driver, Imran, supported Shayan’s case and filed a complaint on his behalf at the Satu Katla Police Station.

It is important to note that Rajab Butt allegedly assaulted Shayan, not Imran.

In the complaint, Imran stated that a motorcyclist was riding dangerously in front of his vehicle. When he asked the rider to stop, Rajab Butt and his group blocked the road and began assaulting Shayan without any warning.

Imran added that he approached the police only after the footage went viral.

Multiple sources also claim that Rajab Butt and his companions attempted to pressure Imran into withdrawing the complaint.

However, a new video later surfaced showing Rajab Butt apologising to Shayan and referring to the incident as a "misunderstanding."

According to Lahore Police, the matter now appears to be resolved. Rajab Butt has apologised to the affected party, and Imran has withdrawn the complaint.

Earlier, Butt faced backlash for launching a perfume named "295", a reference to Pakistan’s blasphemy law. The move sparked widespread criticism and resulted in a case registered against him at the Nishtar Colony police station under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA). The FIR accused him of hurting public sentiments and promoting indecency.

 
The controversy deepened after Butt referenced the late Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala’s blasphemy allegations and linked them to himself. His statement and the perfume’s name angered religious groups and social activists.

 
In response, Butt issued a public apology from Masjid-e-Haram in Makkah, where he recited Darood Sharif, stating:

 
“My wealth, life, parents, children, and every drop of my blood are dedicated to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).”

 
He claimed his statements were taken out of context and urged religious scholars and authorities to "cleanse their hearts" and reconsider the charges. He also alleged that a key word was edited out of his video, which led to a fatwa being issued against him.

 
Despite the apology, TLP leader Haider Ali Shah Gillani filed an FIR against Butt for insulting religious sentiments and hate speech. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.

 
Following intense criticism, Rajab Butt announced he would discontinue the "295" perfume, admitting his remarks may have been poorly worded and expressing regret for any offence caused.