Stand-up comedian and Bigg Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui was among 14 people detained by Mumbai police in a late Tuesday (March 26) night raid on a hookah parlour in the Fort area in south Mumbai, officials said. According to Mumbai Police, a case was registered against Faruqi and 13 more people. Faruqui was later let off after the case was lodged. "Though it was a bailable offence, the police gave a notice and let Faruqui go. The police are investigating the matter," the police said. 'I Am Back'! Elvish Yadav Shares First Vlog on YouTube After Bail, Calls Being Jailed Very 'Bad Phase of Life' (Watch Video).
"Our team raided a hookah bar in Mumbai after getting information about tobacco being used in under the guise of herbal. After examining the things found there, a case was registered and 14 people were taken into custody. Faruqui was also among the people," an official said. Munawar Faruqui in Legal Trouble; MP Cops Await to File FIR Against BB17 Winner in 2021 Case - Reports.
Munawar Faruqui Detained
Big Boss 17 winner Munawar Faruqui and 13 others were detained and a case has been registered against them in a hookah bar raid in the Fort area last night. All accused were released after questioning: Mumbai Police
— ANI (@ANI) March 27, 2024
Munawar was one of the most popular contestants of the 17th season of the Colors show. He hogged the limelight ever since he entered the Bigg Boss house.