Munawar Faruqui Receives Death Threats, Returns to Mumbai
Munawar Faruqui, the Bigg Boss winner and stand-up comedian, recently received death threats. Faruqui had traveled to Delhi for an event but returned to Mumbai immediately after the threats were received. The incident occurred on Saturday at the indoor stadium and Surya Hotel in Delhi.
What Happened?
Munawar Faruqui and YouTuber Elvis were at Surya Hotel in Delhi. They had also participated in a friendly match at the AGI Stadium. The threats were made during this period, and it was reported that the attackers ransacked the hotel, leading to the match being halted. The police conducted a thorough inspection of the stadium. After the inspection, the match resumed. Following the event, Munawar Faruqui was sent back to Mumbai. The police have assured that if Faruqui returns to Delhi, special security measures will be in place.
Munawar Faruqui in Delhi for Cricket League
Faruqui was in Delhi for the ECL Cricket League, which started a few days ago. Other participants include Elvis Yadav, Abhishek Malhan, Soni Sharma, and Anurag Dwivedi. The league will continue until September 22. During a police investigation into a firing case, information from suspects revealed that they had conducted reconnaissance at Surya Hotel. This led the police to act promptly, checking for any suspicious activities.
Stay at Surya Hotel and Increased Security
Munawar Faruqui was staying on the first floor of Surya Hotel. The police searched his room and heightened security in response to the threats. They assessed the situation and ensured everything was in order before allowing the match to continue under police protection. According to India Today, the match proceeded with police security in place.
Munawar Faruqui’s Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Munawar Faruqui recently appeared on an episode of Urfi Javed’s show ‘Follow Kar Lo’. There are rumors that Faruqui may soon venture into films. He has frequently been in the news for various reasons, including a recent controversy over offensive remarks about Konkani people during a performance. Faruqui apologized for the incident, stating that the comments were unintentional and expressing regret for any hurt caused. His apology and the controversy surrounding it have been widely discussed.
