Zaid Hamid’s vocal and hard-hitting criticism of Saudi Arabia’s role in the Yemen conflict cost him dearly. On a recent visit to Makkah, the controversial defense analyst was arrested and detained in the holy city. Hamid, who has been appearing on television channels over the years, is known for his harsh criticism of the United States, Israel, India, Saudi Arabia and Pakistani separatists. After it was reported that Hamid could face up to 8 years imprisonment and numerous lashes, Pakistanis started trending #ReleaseZaidHamid on twitter. Here are some of the tweets:-
#SaudiArabia Can a Foreign Country arrest A Pak Citizen without a charge? Did he committed a Crime on Saudi Soil ? #ReleaseZaidHamid
— Aliya Ahmad Malik (@G0_NAWAZ_G0) June 25, 2015
Zaid Zamid Is No Doubt A Brave SON Of SOIL Defended Its Border From All Aspects..Exposed Enemies Plans & Warns #ReleaseZaidHamid
— Farrukh Ali (@Sp20v) June 25, 2015
zaid hamid is arrested by our brothr islamic country saudi arabia,why is our mdia and gvt is silent #ReleaseZaidHamid pic.twitter.com/W3QSrXZWhp
— sumairajamil (@real_sumaira) June 25, 2015
Can these Saudis arrest an American in an identical crime. Impossible #ReleaseZaidHamid
— ashfaq (@drolleaf) June 25, 2015
Never agreed with Zaid Hamid. But his reported detention in Saudi Arabia is wrong. Let him speak! #ReleaseZaidHamid pic.twitter.com/R0axnoZhy5
— Raza Rumi (@Razarumi) June 24, 2015
Zaid Hamid sir pls come back home , your followers are missing you @SirZaidHamid #ReleaseZaidHamid pic.twitter.com/mYRWt2Tygu
— Luccha Lafanga (@Luccha_Lafanga) June 22, 2015
Iss banday ki baat sun k he to khushi hoti PAKISTANI hone pe bss in halaat main b #ReleaseZaidHamid
— Limo Pani (@TakhreebKaar) June 25, 2015
