According to police, a scuffle happened with playback singer Sonu Nigam during a concert in Mumbai’s Chembur district on Monday evening. According to officials, the event occurred during Sonu Nigam’s exit from the stage during a concert in Mumbai’s Chembur district.
“A scuffle occurred with singer Sonu Nigam during an event in Mumbai’s Chembur area. Further information is being ascertained. No case has been filed yet,” Police said.
According to officials, the incident occurred after a few people attempted to grab a selfie with singer Sonu Nigam during an event in Chembur. As a result, two of the singer’s backup dancers collapsed from the stage.
“During the incident in which one sustained minor injuries. No case filed yet, more info being gathered,” the police said.
Those close to Sonu Nigam said that he was attacked by the son of a local MLA, while others on the scene reported that it was a commotion for a selfie after the concert, not an attack. According to ANI, the exact scenario is yet unknown.
Shiv Sena (UBT) politician Priyanka Chaturvedi told ANI that a local MLA’s son attempted to approach Sonu Nigam after his performance for a selfie, but Sonu Nigam’s bodyguard stopped him because he didn’t know who he was.
“Later there was a minor scuffle between Bodyguard and MLA’s son due to which one or two people fell from stage. Meanwhile, MLA’s daughter who is an ex-BMC corporater intervened and they were stopped. Injured were taken to hospital. So it’s not an assault,” Chaturvedi told ANI over the phone.
Following the incident, singer Sonu Nigam went to the Chembur police station, where officials were taking his statement. Further information about the situation is awaited.
