Sonu Nigam Files FIR Against MLA's Son Who Manhandled Him

Popular singer Sonu Nigam was pushed and his two colleagues were manhandled allegedly by the son of local Shiv Sena MLA Prakash Phaterpekar during a scuffle over taking a selfie with the singer at a musical event in Mumbai.

Nigam’s colleagues Hari Prakash and Rabbani Khan were injured in the incident. The incident took place at Chembur Gymkhana on February 20 night after the singer's live performance. A video of the incident later surfaced on social media platforms.

Based on a complaint filed by Nigam, the Chembur police registered an FIR against Swapnil Phaterpekar under IPC Sections 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), 341 (wrongful restraint), and 337 (causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others).

Swapnil’s sister Suprada Phaterpekar, who is a member of Shiv Sena, has now issued an apology to the singer.

Suprada took to her Twitter handle and wrote, "As organiser of the Chembur festival, I wish to shed light on some facts about the unfortunate incident that occurred at the end of Chembur Festival 2023. While Shri Sonu Nigam was being hurriedly ushered off the stage after delivering his performance, my brother was trying to take a selfie with him. Due to the rush & furore, there was a commotion that ensued (sic)."

As organiser of the Chembur festival, I wish to shed light on some facts about the unfortunate incident that occurred at the end of Chembur Festival 2023.

While Shri Sonu Nigam was being hurriedly ushered off the stage after delivering his performance ( 1/3 )
— Suprada Phaterpekar (@suprada17) February 20, 2023
 

my brother was trying to take a selfie with him. Due to the rush & furore, there was a commotion that ensued. The person who fell was taken to Zen hospital & was discharged after examination ( 2/3 )
— Suprada Phaterpekar (@suprada17) February 20, 2023
 

Shri Sonu Nigam is unhurt. On behalf of the organisation team, we have officially apologised to Sonu sir & his team for the unpleasant incident.

Please donot believe any baseless rumours and those who are trying to politicize the matter. ( 3/3 )
— Suprada Phaterpekar (@suprada17) February 20, 2023