On Lawrence Bishnoi gang hit list, comedian Munawar Faruqui given police security

MUMBAI: The city police last month provided police security to stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui as a precautionary measure after learning that a few members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang attempted to kill him in Delhi last month.

A top official confirmed that they provided security to Munawar, but refused to elaborate, citing security reasons.

Members of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang trailed the Mumbai-based comedian, who is on the gang's hit list and even booked themselves a room at a Delhi hotel where the comedian was lodged for performing at an event in Sep. However, with the timely action of the intelligence agency, the attack was foiled, and the artiste was moved back to safety under police cover, said a source.

"The gang was furious over his gag on Hindu gods. Shooters were tasked with the hit job at a Delhi event in Sep. They travelled with him on the same flight from Mumbai and were even booked at the hotel where he was scheduled to stay. However, intelligence agencies alerted Delhi police, and the plan was foiled," said an official privy to the development.


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