Veteran actress Roohi Bano attacked in Lahore

LAHORE: Veteran TV drama actress Roohi Bano has been admitted in a hospital after being attacked with a ‘sharp object’ by unknown miscreant here on Monday evening, police said.

According to police officials, the attack was carried out at Bano’s residence in Lahore’s Defence neighbourhood. She has been shifted to Services Hospital, they added.

Police said that a search for the attacker has been launched as he escaped from the scene after the incident.

Later on, she arrived at Gulberg Police Station to lodge an FIR on the attack after conclusion of her treatment at Services Hospital. She was discharged from the hospital after being treated for wounds on the back of her ear.

The former great has been leading a glum life in Lahore for a while and specially after the tragic death of her son in 2006 that has left the actress in a pool of sufferings.

The distressed actress had also been admitted to Fountain House for medical and psychological care in the past.