Sonu Nigam: The alleged attack on popular Indian singer Sonu Nigam has created a buzz on social media. National spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla, condemned the attack and blamed the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena faction for the incident. He even went ahead and called it a “Gundon ki Sena (mob of criminals)”. Poonawalla tweeted his statement and described the incident as “shameful” and not the first time it had occurred.
Previous Incidents of Violence Against Veterans
The attack on Sonu Nigam took place at an event in Mumbai, where the singer and his two colleagues were allegedly manhandled over a selfie. A video of the incident was shared on various social media platforms. This is not the first time a veteran has been beaten up, according to Poonawalla. In his tweet, Poonawalla further called one of the accused, who was the son of Sena leader Prakash Phaterpeka, a “serial offender” of violence. He accused the Uddhav faction of having a sense of arrogance and entitlement, along with violent ways.
Shiv Sena Leader Priyanka Chaturvedi Offers a Different Story
However, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi had a different story to tell. She said that the MLA’s son tried to reach out to Sonu Nigam after his performance for a selfie, but the singer’s bodyguard stopped him, not knowing his identity. As per the complaint, Sonu Nigam’s colleague, Hari Prakash, tried to stop the accused and took him aside. However, the accused allegedly manhandled Prakash, due to which he fell from the stage. The accused then allegedly pushed Nigam, causing him to fall on the stairs. Another colleague of Sonu Nigam, Rabbani Khan, tried to help him, but the accused allegedly manhandled him, causing him to fall as well, according to the complaint.
Support Staff Intervene and Injuries Sustained
The support staff present near the stage then came forward and stopped the accused, according to an official from Chembur police station. Khan, who received injuries, was taken to a private hospital in Chembur. The incident has sparked a debate on social media, with many people condemning the attack and calling for strict action against the culprits. The Shiv Sena faction has not yet responded to the allegations made by Poonawalla.
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