Singer Rahul Fazilpuria survives gun attack in Gurugram; police investigate incident: Report
Singer Rahul Fazilpuria reportedly escaped unharmed after unidentified individuals allegedly fired shots at him in Gurugram, Haryana, on Monday. However, the police have not yet confirmed whether the shooting actually took place.
Details of the Incident
On Monday evening, unidentified attackers fired two to three shots at singer Fazilpuria's car on SPR Road in Gurugram, as reported by India Today. After the incident, the assailants quickly escaped, and thankfully, no injuries were reported.
Police Response and Investigation
Upon receiving reports of the incident, Gurugram police promptly arrived at the location and initiated a probe. Although it remains unconfirmed whether the singer was directly targeted by gunfire, the authorities are thoroughly examining all angles as part of their investigation.
Political Background
In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Rahul stood as a candidate from Gurugram representing the Jannayak
Janata Party
(JJP). Despite his efforts, he was defeated by BJP's
Mukesh Sharma
, who secured victory by a margin exceeding 1.22 lakh votes. Beyond politics, Fazilpuria commands a massive following on social media, boasting millions of fans.
Previous Controversy Involving Snake Venom
Singer Rahul Fazilpuria, known to be close to
Bigg Boss
OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav, was embroiled in a controversy in 2023 related to the suspected use of snake venom at a rave party. During police questioning, Elvish revealed that the snakes used at the event were arranged by
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