Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui’s show, scheduled to be held on Saturday in Bengaluru, was cancelled by the city police.
The police said organisers had not taken prior permission to hold the event.
Jai Shri Ram Sena, a Hindu militant group had filed a complaint against Faruqui with Bengaluru’s top cop Pratap Reddy, alleging that the comedian had hurt Hindu sentiments by making statements against deities Lord Ram and Goddess Sita.
Following this, police in Bengaluru denied permission for the comedian to hold the show, ‘Dongri to nowhere’, which was set to take place at the MNR Convention Hall in JP Nagar.
This is the second time that Faruqui’s show has been called off in Bengaluru — the first time in November last year. It was set to be held at the same ground.
The development comes amid tight security being deployed at a venue in Hyderabad where Faruqui is set to perform. A day ago, BJP leaders, including controversial MLA Raja Singh were taken into preventive custody, for threatening to damage the venue and attack Faruqui if he performed in the city.
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