Sanam Saeed has reported mismanagement after being put into quarantine on her return to Pakistan along with the cast and crew of the upcoming film ‘Ishrat Made in China’, who were stuck in Thailand for over two weeks after wrapping the shoot of their film.
Sanam kept on updating her fans via Twitter after the Pakistani government assured the safe return of stranded staff.
In a series of Tweets, Sanam shared the whole trip and how they were dealt with initially and what happened to them later on. In her first Tweet, she praised the government for such wonderful arrangements for them and also revealed that their coronavirus tests will be conducted a day after they landed.
Updates after landing 14th night.
– exit plane in an organized fashion.
– Walk through thermal screening. Get luggage. -Wait in line to board a buss going where?
– Oh hotel Ramada. It’s decent. Get disinfected with a spray machine and check in.
– test next day. So far so good.— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 16, 2020
After a few hours, Sanam tweeted to inform that suddenly their Tests for coronavirus have been postponed for six days.
– Hotel staff in protective suits checked us in one by one. Long but safe process.
– Appointed officials in suits patrol the corridors to ensure everyone stays in.
– Food is brought to the doors at PKR 1000 per meal.
– Not tested yet. Been told to wait another 6 days suddenly.— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 16, 2020
Later on, she revealed how they were misinformed by the authorities and threatened by the hotel management who asked them to pay for their stay whereas the government assured them to accommodate free of cost.
Misinformed
– Travelers already stressed, nervous & financially exhausted after managing 2 weeks of lockdown abroad.
– PIA ticket back cost 111k each.
– Embassy assured people upon arrival the Govt will accommodate us free of cost while we wait 2 days for test & results.— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 16, 2020
Sanam stressed that the government should not misinform stranded travelers so that they can anticipate what is going to happen upon arrival.
Over all
– We understand the Govt is doing their best to manage the sitaution. But..
– Stranded travelers need be better informed of what to expect.
– Embassy must clearly state stay options and costs.
– People need to be mentally, physically and financially prepared.— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 16, 2020
A message
– the Govt needs us to do our part and follow instructions strictly.
– Deviant behavior causes the next batch trouble. Don’t be selfish.
– @ndmapk@PTIofficial please ensure that appointmented officials provide better, accurate information instead of giving false hopes.— Sanam Saeed (@sanammodysaeed) April 16, 2020
On the other hand, Sanam’s fellow actor also reported how the hotel management is extorting money and threatening them.
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Posted by Shamoon Abbasi on Wednesday, 15 April 2020
