Sonu Nigam Mishandling Case: Swapnil Phaterpekar’ Sister Apologises The Singer

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Swapnil Phaterpekar’s sister Suprada apologises Sonu Nigam and asks everybody to not consider in any baseless rumours

Sonu Nigam Mishandling Case: Even as Mumbai Police on Tuesday booked Swapnil P. Phaterpekar, the son of Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Prakash Phaterpekar, for the assault on playback singer Sonu Nigam on Monday evening, the Indian Singers Rights Association (ISRA) condemned the incident, which emerged because the second selfie associated matter in every week. Earlier on Tuesday, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone VI), Hemrajsingh Rajput, mentioned that the incident occurred when Sonu Nigam was popping out of a live performance in Chembur late on Monday evening. “After the concert, Nigam was coming down from the stage when a person named Swapnil P. Phaterpekar stopped him for a selfie. When Nigam refused, he pushed the singer and two others from the steps, with one sustaining injury. We have booked only one accused (Swapnil Phaterpekar) for the incident… The other volunteers came to the aid of Nigam who was taken away from there safely,” Rajput mentioned.

Swapnil Phaterpekar’s sister Suprada apologises Sonu Nigam

Swapnil Phaterpekar, President of Sanskar Pratisthan with an MBA diploma from London and Mumbai, allegedly ran after Nigam for clicking a selfie when the jostling happened at round 11.30 p.m., however was stopped by his safety personnel. His sister, Suprada Phaterpekar, who’s a member of Maharashtra State Commission for Women, mentioned that when Nigam was being ushered off the stage after his efficiency, Swapnil tried to take a selfie with him. “Due to the rush, a commotion ensued. The person who fell was taken to the Zen Hospital and was discharged after examination, Sonu Nigam was unhurt,” she mentioned.

“On behalf of the organising team, we have officially apologised to Sonu Nigam and his team for the unpleasant incident. Please do not believe any baseless rumours and those who are trying to politicise the matter,” Suprada mentioned.

Swapnil’s father Prakash MLA Phaterpekar admitted that what occurred was unsuitable however contended that it was not a deliberate assault, however he felt responsible over the matter and tendered an apology on behalf of his son to the singer.

Sonu Nigam later complained to the police, which lodged a case towards Swapnil by invoking numerous sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Published Date: February 21, 2023 6:29 PM IST