He admitted to the assault but said, «He was my student, and I hit him. He has no objection.»
A global music icon, serving as an ambassador for a non-violence organization founded by King Charles, was caught on camera physically assaulting and slapping a fellow band member. The disturbing video captures Pakistani folk singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan assaulting a backing singer during a tour in the United States.
Interestingly, Khan is the ambassador for King Charles’ British Asian Trust, an organization addressing domestic violence. Khan, 49, who has over eight million social media followers, viciously attacked the man, raining blows with a slipper and dragging him by the hair at a hotel in Houston, Texas, last year. The video which surfaced only on Saturday, has since gone viral.
Unlike a Peace Messenger
After facing criticism for his actions, Khan tried to defend himself. He admitted to the assault but said, «He was my student, and I hit him. He has no objection.» In the 22-second video clip, Khan, dressed casually, can be seen arguing with the man in a green T-shirt, yelling, «Where is my bottle? I am going to hit you. Have you seen my bottle?»
The 32-year-old man, who has not been identified, appears scared.
