Who is Major Adil Raja who claims ‘powerful quarters’ use actresses as ‘honey traps’?

Former spokesperson for Pakistan Ex-Servicemen Society, London-based Major (retired) Adil Raja has stirred a controversy when claimed that some actresses were used as ‘honey traps’ by the country’s powerful establishment.

Earlier in a series of tweet he claimed Pakistan’s powerful quarters use actresses to trap politicians and people on key positions.

‘There are numerous names of models, actresses, and celebrities in Pakistan and abroad, with the initials that I have mentioned. I do not endorse and condemn any of the names of the celebrities being mentioned by anyone on any forum/social media in this regard. Having said that I’m appalled at the social media trends and mindset of our society, which is fixated on the women being abused instead of the abusers and the cause of abuse.” Major Adil earlier tweeted.

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I’m appalled at the social media trends and mindset of our society, which is fixated on the women being abused instead of the abusers and the cause of abuse. I’m disappointed and feel ashamed at the debate on social media regarding the defamation of certain actresses. Let’s ⬇️

— Adil Raja (@soldierspeaks) January 2, 2023

“I’m disappointed and feel ashamed at the debate on social media regarding the defamation of certain actresses. Let’s talk about the real issues here, which are: @OfficialDGISPR to please clarify: 1. Is there an inquiry regarding Gen Faiz Hameed going on upon the orders of the COAS? 2. Were all the alleged videos/audios recorded? 3. Did the financial corruption being alleged really occur?” he added.

Punjab government spokesperson took to Twitter to condemn Adil Raja for his campaign against women.

خواتین کی کردار کشی پر آپ کو معافی مانگنی چاہیے. یہ تمام فنکار اپنی محنت سے اپنے پروفیشن میں اپنا نام پیدا کر چکے ہیں. اس کردار کشی کی سیاست اور پراپگنڈہ کی صحافت سے عوام بےزار ہوچکے ہیں. آپ اگر معافی نہیں مانگتے تو اپنے viewers سے بددیانتی کریں گے اور اپنا نقصان کریں گے. https://t.co/tuISU9D9yw

— Musarrat Cheema (@MusarratCheema) January 2, 2023

Subsequently, actress Kubra Khan has vowed to take legal action against ex- officer Major (retd) Adil Raja for levelling false allegations against her.

Also read: Honey trap saga: Kubra Khan vows to sue Adil Raja for leveling false allegations

In a statement issued on Monday, she said she would take legal action against Raja in the United Kingdom if he failed to retract his allegations and apologizes to her.

Who’s Major (retired) Adil Raja?

According to Adil Raja’s Linked In page, he is a war wounded veteran of Pakistan with more than 19 years of diverse experience in field security duties, political/security analysis and consultancy on critical issues regards conflict management, political administration along-with intelligence based anti-terrorist operations and DE-radicalization drives.

He says he’s owner of various online pages/websites related to current affairs and international relations. Also writes a personal blog. He also appeared on media as a geopolitical analyst.