Was Amanullah denied burial space due to his profession? Viral video debunked

• Comedian was suffering from multiple medical complexities such as lungs, kidneys and breathing issues.
• “The issue was from society admin who wanted the grave at a particular spot,” Chohan told Brecorder.com.

Did a private housing society in Lahore refuse to give land for grave of legendary comedian Amanullah, who passed away at the age of 70 after long illness?

A video went viral on social media where Member of Punjab Assembly (MPA) Fayyaz ul Hassan Chohan can be seen exchanging some heated arguments with the administration of the graveyard.

#Shameful The body of Legendary comedian #Amanullah was kept waiting for 4 hours before his burial take place as the cemetery administration said there was no place for a ‘Merasi’. Appreciated @FayyazulHChohan for his help and involvement in the burial of the comedian. #Lahore pic.twitter.com/NfVRQKzShq

— Ghulam Abbas Shah (@ghulamabbasshah) March 7, 2020

Contacting upon the issue, Chohan clarified that the administration were not allowing the grave at particular spot, which was set a few feet (20-30) from the rest of the graves. Furthermore, he dismissed any issue about 'religion' or Amanullah's 'profession’ as claimed by those sharing unclear video going viral on social media.

“The issue was from society admin who wanted the grave at a particular spot,” Chohan told Brecorder.com. “This is not an issue about 'religion' or 'profession'.”

He said: “Amanullah’s grave was set a few feet (20-30) from the rest of the graves in the same graveyard, administration had an issue with this. I got angry and told them the whole society has administrative and legal issues.”

“How dare they delay burial of a national legend,” Chohan said in anger. He said this is the reason why he shouted "sharam karo" (you should be ashamed).

It is worth to mention here that Amanullah Khan breathed his last at a private hospital on Friday morning. He was hospitalized in January this year.  He was treated in the intensive care unit (ICU) of a local hospital but was released later.

Earlier this month, he was again hospitalised after his health deteriorated. This was the fourth time when he was admitted to the hospital as his condition remained unstable.

He was suffering from multiple medical complexities such as lungs, kidneys and breathing issues. While appealing for prayers, the actor's family had said he was admitted to the hospital and was on the ventilator.