Munawar Faruqui, the acclaimed stand-up comedian and winner of Bigg Boss 17, was in Delhi to participate in the Entertainers Cricket League 2024, hosted at the IGI Indoor Stadium. Prior to the event, a security alert emerged, prompting the Delhi Police to take urgent measures. Intelligence reports indicated a potential threat to Faruqui’s safety, leading to heightened security at both the stadium and The Suryaa Hotel, where he was staying. ‘Bigg Boss OTT 2’ Winner Elvish Yadav Faces Death Threats During ECL 2024; Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium Evacuated for Safety (Watch Video).

Following the intelligence brief, a coordinated police effort was quickly mobilised to ensure Munawar Faruqui's protection. He was safely escorted from the premises and subsequently travelled back to Mumbai. Authorities are currently investigating the threat and reviewing his security measures. Faruqui has yet to release an official statement on the incident.

According to TOI, Faruqui and YouTuber Elvish Yadav were both staying at The Suryaa Hotel during the cricket league. The police became aware of a potential threat on Saturday night while interrogating suspects connected to a shooting at Greater Kailash area, which led to the murder of businessman Nadir Shah. The suspects revealed they had been tasked with surveilling The Suryaa Hotel for a planned attack. Authorities are now working to determine if Shah was the intended target and whether he was a regular guest at the hotel. Delhi Shocker: Gym Owner Shot Dead in E-Block of Greater Kailash Area, Police Investigation Underway (Watch Video).

As the investigation into these claims unfolded, it was discovered that Munawar Faruqui was the target of the threat. The police dispatched teams to the hotel and IGI Stadium, where Elvish Yadav was scheduled to compete against Faruqui. The arrival of numerous officers caused significant disruption at the stadium, leading to the closure of entry gates.

In the cricket match between Elvish Yadav’s Haryana Hunters and Munawar Faruqui’s Mumbai Disrupters, Yadav’s team emerged victorious, defeating Faruqui’s squad by four wickets.

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