Massive ruckus after singer Sonu Nigam was attacked at Mumbai concert
Mumbai, February 21: Singer Sonu Nigam on Monday night was performing at a music festival in Mumbai when he was manhandled and one of his aides was thrown off the stage while the fan clicking selfie. This incident took place in Chembur at 11 p.m.
According to police, this occurred when Sonu Nigam was climbing down the stage after his performance. Police later said the aide suffered minor injuries, received treatment at a hospital and was discharged.
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"I fell on the steps after I was pushed. Rabbani came to save me and was pushed from behind. He could have died. I filed a complaint because people must ponder over it when they force someone for a selfie," Nigam said.
Police further said that a case has been filed for wrongful restraint and voluntarily causing hurt.
"The incident occurred when Sonu Nigam was leaving the stage after his live performance at the Chembur festival. He was stopped from behind by someone. When two people accompanying the singer tried to move him aside, the man pushed them down the steps. This led to one of them sustaining injuries," said Hemraj Singh Rajput, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP)-Zone-6.
The accused has been identified as Swapnil Phaterpekar, he said and dismissed social media rumours that the incident involved a politician and his goons.
"According to the conversation I had with Nigam, nothing seemed intentional. It was spontaneous and done by only one person. The volunteers present there handled the situation. The intention behind the act may be to take a photograph or for media footage. Police will investigate this," said Rajput.
- With inputs from agencies
