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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Car from which shot was fired at Fazilpuria rented by a 19-yr-old boy
Gurgaon: A day after a bullet was allegedly fired at the car of singer and rapper Rahul Yadav, better known as Fazilpuria, in Sector 71 on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), police said on Tuesday they had identified the car from which the gunshot came – a Punch registered in the name of Sushil Kumar, a Sonipat resident who runs a car rental business. Kumar had rented the car – HR10 AS 1259 – to 19-year-old Gautam, also a Sonipat resident (Dipalpur village), from 10.40am on July 11 for Rs 2,200 per day. The car was tracked down using GPS installed in it by its owner and was found abandoned near Bilaspur on Monday night. Police said they had identified the suspect but did not specify if it was Gautam. Gautam was issued his driving licence on Jan 23 this year. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon According to police, a shot was fired at Fazilpuria's Thar around 7.30pm on Monday near CHD Apartments. The bullet did not hit the Thar but struck an iron grille by the roadside. No one was injured. Fazilpuria was in the Thar. "We have identified the accused and recovered the car used in the crime. We found one bullet at the spot and will arrest the suspects soon," police spokesperson ASI Sandeep Kumar said. The singer filed a formal complaint at SPR police post after the incident, following which a forensics team examined his vehicle and the scene of the shooting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Providers are furious: Internet access without a subscription! Techno Mag Learn More Undo Police are yet to name anyone as accused in the FIR or ascertain the motive behind the firing. A team led by DCP South Hitesh Yadav recovered CCTV footage of the singer's car being chased within 40 minutes of the incident, police said. The information was shared with the crime branch, which began tracking the accused and questioned the car owner. Sources indicated two suspects were detained but there was no official confirmation of this. Fazilpuria was unavailable for comment. Sources said his police security cover, granted during the Lok Sabha election campaign when he contested from Gurgaon, had been withdrawn. But following the firing incident, it has been reinstated. Investigators are examining multiple theories, including old enmity, as motives for the shooting. The FIR has been filed at Badshapur police station under section 109 (attempt to murder) of BNS and sections of the Arms Act. In 2024, Fazilpuria contested the Lok Sabha elections as a JJP candidate. The poll, eventually, became a two-horse race between BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh and Raj Babbar of Congress that Singh won, going on to become a three-time Union minister.
India Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Rahul Fazilpuria, the Haryanvi rapper who escaped a gun attack in Gurugram?
Haryanvi singer and rapper Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident after unidentified individuals opened fire at his vehicle near SPR Road in Gurugram. While no injuries were reported, authorities are yet to confirm whether the shooting occurred exactly as Yadav, widely known by his stage name Rahul Fazilpuria, hails from Fazilpura village near Gurugram. He rose to fame with his breakout track 'Larki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chul', which was later featured in the Bollywood film 'Kapoor and Sons'.advertisementFazilpuria has since established himself in the Haryanvi music industry with popular tracks such as '32 Bore', 'Jimmy Choo', 'Party', and 'Millionaire'. Known for blending traditional 'desi' sounds with urban beats, he has carved a distinct niche in the regional music scene. His collaborations include projects with several Bollywood celebrities and prominent YouTubers. A close friend of YouTuber and 'Bigg Boss OTT Season 2' winner Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria made headlines last year after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering investigation. He faced charges relating to the alleged use of a rare snake species and a .32 bore pistol in one of his music the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Fazilpuria contested from the Gurugram constituency on a Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ticket. He was defeated by BJP candidate Mukesh Sharma, who secured victory by a margin of 1.22 lakh same year, Fazilpuria was linked to a high-profile snake venom case. The ED seized assets worth over Rs 58 lakh from him and Elvish Yadav under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The seized assets included three acres of land in Bijnor registered in Fazilpuria's name, as well as several bank accounts connected to both artists and a media case involved allegations of snake venom being used at rave parties, raising serious concerns regarding both illegal wildlife trade and financial misconduct. Fazilpuria was interrogated on multiple occasions in Lucknow, particularly in connection with a music video allegedly featuring a March 17, 2024, he was arrested and placed in judicial custody for 14 days, later being granted bail five days after his for the recent gunfire incident, the investigation remains ongoing. As per reports by News18, it is suggested that one of the bullets struck a pole installed in the centre of the road divider. Bullet marks were discovered on the pole, which has since been uprooted and taken by police as part of the investigation.- Ends
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gunshot fired at rapper Fazilpuria's car in Gurgaon; FIR registered, accused identified
GURGAON: A day after singer and rapper Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria escaped an alleged gunshot attack on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Monday evening, Badshahpur police registered a case and claimed to have identified the accused. Police said the car used in the crime has also been recovered. One round was fired at the singer's vehicle, but no one was injured, and the bullet did not hit the car. The accused fled the spot after the incident. ASI Sandeep Kumar, police spokesperson, said, "We have identified the accused and have also recovered the car used in crime. We will soon arrest the accused." You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Despite repeated attempts, Fazilpuria could not be reached for comment. Sources said the singer's Haryana police security cover, which had been provided during his Lok Sabha election campaign, was recently withdrawn. According to the police, a gunshot was fired at the singer's Mahindra Thar by unidentified individuals traveling in a car behind him, while he was heading toward Fazilpur Road around 7:30 pm. The bullets were fired near CSD Apartments in Sector 71. After receiving the information, Badshahpur police, along with senior officers, rushed to the spot. The Badshahpur SHO said that the victim had requested police not to share details of the incident with the media. Police officials said CCTV footage showed a car following the victim's vehicle. 'All angles are being investigated, including the possibility of old enmity,' said a senior police officer. Fazilpuria is known for hit songs such as Kar Gayi Chull, Lalla Lohri, and Chori Maar Dalegi. He has also collaborated with Punjabi singer Aditya Prateek Singh, popularly known as Badshah. Last year, an FIR was filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav and Fazilpuria for using snakes and abusive language in the music video 32 Bore. The case was registered at Badshahpur police station following a directive by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Manoj Kumar Rana, based on a complaint filed by a member of the NGO People for Animals (PFA), which is supported by politician Maneka Gandhi. In 2024, the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) nominated Fazilpuria as its candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from Gurgaon, where he contested against five-time MP and Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh. The singer eventually lost the election.
Indian Express
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Rahul Fazilpuria shot at in Gurgaon: CCTV footage shows car following his SUV before incident
CCTV footage emerged early Tuesday morning of a Tata Punch car allegedly following Haryanvi singer-rapper Rahul Fazilpuria's SUV Monday evening before he was allegedly shot at. The Gurgaon police Tuesday filed an FIR for attempted murder against unknown people at the Badshahpur police station and formed a team to nab the accused. They recovered the Tata Punch car, which was suspected to be following Fazilpuria's SUV, and recovered an empty bullet shell from the crime spot in Gurgaon's Sector 71. 'The accused have also been spotted (on CCTV). We hope to (identify them) nab them soon,' a police spokesperson said. The CCTV footage was from 5.58 pm, some time before unknown assailants in a car allegedly fired at Fazilpuria, 35, ( ) when he was standing near his SUV at the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) section near Badshahpur in Gurgaon's Sector 71. Fazilpuria, in his complaint to the police, said he got into his vehicle and escaped unhurt as the assailants could not chase him due to the traffic. Fazilpuria, known for promoting Haryanvi folk music, has several hits to his name. He gained fame in 2014 with his rap song 'Ladki Kar Gayi Chull,' which was also featured in the Bollywood movie Kapoor and Sons, starring Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Fawad Khan. He unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha election in 2024 from Gurgaon as a Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) candidate against the Congress's Raj Babbar and the BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh, who was elected. Last year, the Gurgaon police arrested him and YouTuber Elvish Yadav for allegedly using rare species of snakes and a .32 calibre pistol in a music video. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) also questioned the two regarding allegations of money laundering and involvement in rave parties. The agency confiscated movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 58 lakh, which were allegedly linked to them, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This action was part of an investigation related to a similar snake venom case registered by the Noida police.
NDTV
21 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Singer-Rapper Rahul Fazilpuria Narrowly Escapes Gun Attack In Gurugram
Haryanvi singer-rapper Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escaped unharmed after unidentified assailants fired at him in Gurugram on Monday night. Two shots were fired at Fazilpuria and he managed to escape both. No injuries were reported in the gun attack, which the Gurugram Police is investigating. Two shots were fired at singer Fazilpuria's car at Badshahpur Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram. Fazilpuria, whose real name is Rahul Yadav, was driving through the village in Sector 71 when the attack took place. The bullet reportedly hit the pole installed in the middle of the divider, as bullet marks are seen on it. As part of the investigation, the police have uprooted the pole and taken it with them. Rahul, a friend of YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT Season 2 winner Elvish Yadav, was in the news last year when the probe agency Enforcement Directorate (ED) questioned him in a money laundering case. Rahul was charged for allegedly using rare species of snakes and a .32 bore pistol in a music video. In the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Fazilpuria contested from the Gurugram constituency, representing the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP). He was defeated by BJP's Mukesh Sharma, who secured a victory by a margin of 1.22 lakh votes.
