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Hindu Group Urges Bengaluru Police to Block Munawar Faruqui’s April 18 Show

The request tests how Bengaluru police balance free expression with claims of public order risk.

Overview

  • The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti asked the city police commissioner to deny permission or cancel Faruqui’s 'Dhandho' performance scheduled for Saturday.
  • The group cited a 2021 FIR in Indore that led to the comedian’s arrest and later bail from the Supreme Court as the basis for its concern.
  • Police officials said they had not received the representation and added that the jurisdictional unit would examine any formal request.
  • The appeal warned that allowing the event could hurt public sentiments and trigger protests that disturb peace and harmony.
  • Past cancellations in cities including Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Goa, Raipur and Gurgaon show that local permits often decide whether his shows proceed.