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How Md Zubair and RJ Sayema tried to peddle false Muslim angle after a man was beaten at NAS college, Meerut Police bust propaganda

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How Md Zubair and RJ Sayema tried to peddle false Muslim angle after a man was beaten at NAS college, Meerut Police bust propaganda

On 27th September, Meerut Police debunked media reports and social media posts where it was claimed that a Muslim man was assaulted at NSA Degree College for wearing a skull cap. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Meerut Police said that a man came to the college to deposit the fees of his sister. He was caught by other students filming videos. When students objected to it, he tried to assault them. An FIR has been registered in the matter. The Police categorically said that it was not a communal matter but a scuffle between two groups over recording videos.

Islamists, political parties and media houses claimed a Muslim man was beaten for wearing a cap

Several politicians, Islamists and media houses shared fake news about the incident.

UP Congress, from its official handle, shared the fake news and wrote that some miscreants assaulted a man who came to deposit fees of his sister just because he was wearing a cap. Congress accused the BJP of spreading communal tension in the state.

A media house, Anytime News Meerut, also shared a similar post claiming the man was beaten up for wearing a cap. Meerut police replied and debunked the claims.

‘Journalist’ Nitin Singh also shared similar claims on X. He claimed that the miscreants assaulted the Muslim man and asked him to remove the cap.

Source: X

Bharat Samachar also shared the fake news. Meerut Police replied that the scuffle started after the Muslim man was caught recording videos from his phone. The investigation was underway.

Bharat Samachar’s post was reposted by none other than the so-called fact-checker and co-founder of dubious web portal Alt News, Mohammed Zubair.

Source: X

Quoting one Ashwini Soni, RJ Sameya, who has been caught spreading fake news multiple times, wrote, “A depraved society! Pathetic.”

Source: X

OpIndia tried to contact Meerut police for further details but could not connect.

Ahmedabad: Manager Mohsin booked for brutally assaulting woman outside his spa, FIR filed as Sindhubhavan Road video goes viral

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Ahmedabad: Manager Mohsin booked for brutally assaulting woman outside his spa, FIR filed as Sindhubhavan Road video goes viral

In a violent incident that occurred on September 25, 2023, in Ahmedabad city, a spa manager made headlines for assaulting a woman in public, grabbing her by the hair, and brutally slapping and kicking her. The shocking video of this incident quickly went viral on various social media platforms, prompting the Bodakdev police station to register an FIR.

The spa operator, identified as Mohsin, has been accused of attacking the woman over a minor dispute. This incident sparked widespread discussion and outrage after CCTV footage of it went viral on social media. The victim said that she is a resident of North-East India. She is living in Ahmedabad for work.

This incident unfolded at the Galaxy Spa, situated within the Times Square building on Sindhubhavan Road in Ahmedabad city. The perpetrator, identified as Mohsin, who runs Galaxy Spa, and his aggressive actions were captured on CCTV cameras. In the viral footage, Mohsin can be observed violently pulling a woman’s hair in a public setting, followed by beating her.

the Ahmedabad Police initiated suo-motu action and launched an investigation into the matter. Subsequent to counseling sessions, the woman decided to file an official complaint against Mohsin at the Bodakdev police station. Initially, she had been reluctant to do so, but she eventually agreed to write the complaint after receiving proper counselling and support, as per reports. Based on the contents of her complaint, the Bodakdev police have registered an FIR against the spa operator Mohsin under sections 354(A), 294(b), and 323 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Upon reaching out to the victim for her statement, the young woman recounted the events. She revealed that she and Mohsin had jointly established a women’s salon. A dispute arose when, in a fit of anger, she made a comment to a young woman working at the salon due to business losses. Subsequently, Mohsin confronted her over the issue and an argument followed. Angry Mohsin then assaulted the woman.

The victim mentioned that initially, she had contemplated dialing 100 to report the incident to the police. However, Mohsin offered an apology, dissuading her from making the call at that moment. It was only after the video gained widespread attention and the police reached out to her directly that she found the courage to come forward and file a formal complaint.

Additionally, the victim, hailing from the North-East, expressed deep appreciation for the support she received from both the police and the media. Their assistance and solidarity gave her the strength to confront this situation, making her feel that she was not alone in her ordeal. She conveyed her heartfelt gratitude to both the media and the police for their support.

In the video, the accused Mohsin can be seen kicking a woman. In her attempt to defend herself, the woman pushes Mohsin away after being kicked. Despite her resistance, he slaps the woman. As she begins to walk away, he follows closely behind her, displaying aggressive intentions. he is then seen hitting the woman once more. Subsequently, he seizes the woman’s hair, forcefully pulling on it. Witnessing this distressing incident, another man intervenes in an attempt to restrain Mohsin. In response, Mohsin also slaps this man, prompting him to back off. Mohsin then continues his assault on the woman, subjecting her to further physical harm.

After 14 years of marriage, Kolkata-based businessman Tabish Ehsan discovers his wife is a Bangladeshi national

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After 14 years of marriage, Kolkata-based businessman Tabish Ehsan discovers his wife is a Bangladeshi national

A Kolkata-based businessman, Tabish Ehsan, has moved to take legal action against his wife after knowing her original nationality. After 14 years of marriage, Tabish has filed a police complaint against his wife realising that she is, in fact, a Bangladeshi national.

Tabish Ehsan, 37, a citizen of Asansol in Bengal, married Nazia Ambreen Quraishi in 2009. Nazia introduced herself as an Uttar Pradesh native. Both families approved of their marriage, and everything went smoothly until 2022.

“I met Nazia at a marriage ceremony for the first time and we got married after our relatives agreed. It was an arranged marriage. Before getting married, she claimed that she was born and brought up in Uttar Pradesh. There wasn’t any doubt about her citizenship initially”, Tabish was quoted as saying by India Today.

The birth of their second kid, according to Tabish Ehsan, marked the end of their marriage because she allegedly relocated abruptly to her mother’s house before giving birth and cut off all contact with him.

Ehsan claims to have gotten threats from Nazia’s family after learning via his in-laws that she wouldn’t be coming back to him. Later, the family of Nazia filed a case under Section 498A against Tabish Ehsan, but the Alipore court in Kolkata granted him bail.

During this time, Tabish learned the real nationality of his wife. One of Tabish’s relatives informed him that Nazia is actually a citizen of Bangladesh. “During that time, I came to know from one of the relatives that Nazia is actually a Bangladeshi national. Shockingly, she did the same thing with another man in Bangladesh. Nazia had married a school teacher in Bangladesh, coerced him into a divorce, and subjected him to false accusations,” Tabish said.

“After that, they moved to India illegally without any visa, and I was used by them to get an Indian identity. My marriage was just a part of their conspiracy,” he added.

The Tiljala police station in Kolkata has now received a complaint from Tabish Ehsan against his wife Nazia Qureshi and her relatives. His court complaint led the police to file a FIR under Sections 120B, 465, 467, 471, 363 of the IPC, Section 14A(b) of the Foreigner Act, and Sections 17 of the Passport Act.

Tabish meanwhile has also complained about the police’s inaction despite providing the authorities with evidence. He also added that the woman traveled to Canada for studies in 2007 though she was approved for an Indian passport for the first time in 2020.

“I came to know that she traveled to Canada for studies between 2007 and 2009. But she was approved for an Indian passport for the first time in 2020. How did she travel to Canada without a passport? How did Canada approve her visa?” he questioned.

Tabish has written numerous letters to several government departments, including the Regional Passport Office in Kolkata, the State Government of West Bengal, the Intelligence Bureau, the Viagency Commission, the Ministry of External Affairs, and the Ministry of Home Affairs seeking action. 

“We raised subsequent RTIs, and we were informed that the named miscreant Nazia Ambreen Quraishi had forged documents and educational certificates in order to get an Indian Passport,” Tabish’s advocate said.

UP: Raees and his son Salman arrested for hoisting the Pakistani flag at their residence in Moradabad

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UP: Raees and his son Salman arrested for hoisting the Pakistani flag at their residence in Moradabad

In the Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh, the police arrested a father-son duo Raees and Salman on Wednesday (September 27) for hoisting the Pakistani national flag on the rooftop of their house. The arrest came after locals informed the police about the incident in the Aliganj Budhanpur village under the Bhagatpur police station precinct.

Reportedly, accused Raees (45) and his son Salman (25) ran a garments shop and made a Pakistani flag using white and green fabric. Subsequently, they hoisted that flag at their residence. The locals, however, made a video of the incident and uploaded it on social media platforms.

As the video went viral on social media platforms including X, the police took note of the matter. Kuldeep Kumar, the in-charge of the Northeast Frontier Area (NEFA) outpost, was sent to the location to assess the situation. It was determined that a Pakistani flag was in fact flying atop the accused Raees’ residence. A case of sedition was registered against the accused on Wednesday leading to the arrest of Raees and his son Salman.

Taking to X (formerly, Twitter), Moradabad Police confirmed the arrest of the accused persons adding that further legal action is being undertaken. “In connection to the matter, a case has been registered at Bhagatpur police station and two accused have been arrested and sent to jail, other legal proceedings are underway,” Moradabad police posted.

Meanwhile, police station in-charge Mohit Chaudhary said that the accused duo is being questioned. The police are trying to find out the motive of the accused duo behind hoisting a Pakistani flag. Other than the police and Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) several other agencies are reported to be questioning the accused persons. SP Dehat Sandeep Kumar Meena informed that accused Raees and Salman will produced before the court on Thursday, September 28.

Manipur: Brutal murder of Meitei students sparks fresh protests in Imphal, 50 students injured as youngsters demand justice

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Manipur: Brutal murder of Meitei students sparks fresh protests in Imphal, 50 students injured as youngsters demand justice

The horrific murder of two Meitei teenagers in Manipur, allegedly by Kuki militants, has sparked widespread protests in the state with several students staging a demonstration in Imphal. When the students had gathered to demand justice for the deceased Meitei students on Tuesday, nearly 50 of the protesting students sustained injuries in a police and Rapid Action Force (RAF) crackdown.

Amidst the severe crackdown and the declaration of a holiday for all schools, students across the five valley districts continued their protests. Several students suffered injuries on Wednesday (September 27) when authorities used tear gas shells to disperse the crowd. Reportedly, around 20 of the injured, mostly female students, were admitted to various hospitals in Imphal. The altercation took place when RAF attempted to prevent hundreds of students from marching towards the chief minister’s secretariat at Moirangkhom along NH-102 in Imphal. Nine injured female students were taken to local hospitals.

Meanwhile, medical students from JNIMS and Shija Academy of Health Sciences organised a demonstration calling for the arrest of those responsible for the murder of the two missing Meiteis. Students from youths. Various medical schools protested on the campus of their respective institutions, holding placards with slogans demanding justice for the two students. Protesting students also staged a rally in the streets near JNIMS Porompat.

Meanwhile, the district administration reimposed a curfew in the Imphal West area at 4 PM, shortening the relaxation period that had previously begun at 5 AM and ended at 9 PM. In the Imphal East district, a total curfew has been reinstated.

This comes after two Imphal residents, Hijam Linthoingami (17) and Phijam Hemjit (20), went missing on July 6, 2023, and two images confirming their deaths surfaced online. As previously reported, one of the photographs that went viral showed the two students seated on the ground, with two armed men visible in the background. Another picture that was circulating on social media showed the bodies of the two teenagers lying on grass.

Following the circulation of the images online, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh provided assurance to the public, affirming that prompt and resolute measures would be taken against individuals implicated in the abduction and tragic loss of the students. On September 26, it was announced that the state government had handed over the investigation regarding the disappearance of the two students to the CBI. On Wednesday, a CBI team led by the agency’s Special Director Ajay Bhatnagar, reached Imphal to investigate the case. 

Kerala: KTDFC unable to pay back Kolkata-based Ramakrishna Mission’s fixed deposit worth Rs 130 crores, RBI to cancel license

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Kerala: KTDFC unable to pay back Kolkata-based Ramakrishna Mission’s fixed deposit worth Rs 130 crores, RBI to cancel license

KTDFC, the Kerala Transport Development Finance Corporation, had secured a fixed investment of Rs 130 crore from the Kolkata-based Sri Ramakrishna Mission. However, despite the maturity deadline passing, KTDFC has been unable to repay the amount, as per reports. In response to this, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has conveyed its intention to revoke KTDFC’s non-banking license. This is communicated to the Kerala state government through a special envoy.

The RBI’s decision will cast a shadow over Kerala Bank too, given its substantial investments in KTDFC. This latest setback adds to the ongoing challenges faced by cooperative banks, which initially surfaced with the troubles at Karuvannur Bank in Thrissur. Additionally, the state finance department’s inability to ensure timely repayments has played a role in the punitive measures taken.

KTDFC’s deposits are backed by a state government guarantee, stipulating that if the corporation cannot fulfill its repayment obligations, the Kerala government is obligated to step in and cover the deposits. However, given KTDFC’s current inability to honor its commitments, the credibility of this state government guarantee has also been seriously undermined.

At the behest of the former Finance Minister, Thomas Isaac, Kerala Bank extended an unsecured loan of Rs 356 crore to KTDFC. Unfortunately, this loan subsequently deteriorated into a non-performing asset, and as a result, the outstanding amount, including interest, has now surged to a staggering Rs 900 crore. As KTDFC’s financial condition worsened, the RBI imposed restrictions preventing the corporation from accepting deposits.

Many have speculated that it is unlikely that the state government in Kerala will step up to pay KTDFC’s depositors because the Pinarayi Vijayan government itself is heavily in debt. It is currently seeking loans to even pay salaries and pensions.

KTDFC is currently in debt to its investors, with approximately Rs 490 crore held in fixed deposits that have matured. This issue came to the RBI’s attention when numerous investors, including Sri Ramakrishna Mission, voiced their concerns about KTDFC’s ongoing crisis. Consequently, the Reserve Bank issued a directive, instructing KTDFC to settle these deposits by April 2023.

On the other hand, officials at KTDFC contend that the prevailing predicament stems from KSRTC’s (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) inability to repay a loan of Rs 360 crore, which has since ballooned to Rs 900 crore, inclusive of accrued interest. KTDFC has also pressed the state government for the reimbursement of this sum. Despite numerous deliberations, the state Finance Department has yet to allocate the requested funds to KTDFC.

‘Summons was quashed by SC’: Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira arrested by Punjab police in drugs case, had slammed Raghav Chadha hours before arrest

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‘Summons was quashed by SC’: Congress leader Sukhpal Khaira arrested by Punjab police in drugs case, had slammed Raghav Chadha hours before arrest

On 28th September, Boalth MLA and Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira was arrested by Punjab Police from his residence in Sector 5 Chandigarh. The Police arrested him in an old Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act case registered in Jalalabad of district Fazilka. Superintendent of Police (SP) Fazilka reached his residence on Thursday morning to arrest him.

Khaira published a video of the police action on his Facebook page. In the Facebook live, he accused Aam Aadmi Party-led state government of highhandedness in the action taken against him to settle political scores. For days, Khaira has questioned AAP leader Raghav Chadha over his lavish wedding with actress Parineeti Chopra.

In the Facebook Live, he was seen arguing with the Police. He also demanded to see the arrest warrants. A person in plain clothes identified himself as SP. Another police personnel told him he was DSP Jalalabad Acchru Ram Sharma. Khaira also asked in which case he was being arrested, to which Sharma informed him that it was the NDPS case.

Khaira said that summons in the particular case were already quashed by the Supreme Court, which raised questions about the action taken by the state police.

Furthermore, Khaira expressed his displeasure when the Police entered his bedroom in the morning. When the Police did not show him a warrant, he said when ED came to arrest him, they showed him warrants and completed paperwork. He added that there is a procedure to arrest a person, and the Police have to follow it. The Police did not clarify till the end where they were taking Khaira and if they were taking him to the court for remand or to a police station in Jalalabad.

Khaira bashed Raghav Chadha for lavish wedding

Hours before the arrest, Khaisa questioned Chadha over his lavish wedding. In a post on X, he said, “Will Raghav Chadha have the decency to clarify how he managed to gift a 4 Carat very expensive diamond ring to his newly wedded wife Parineeti Chopra (more than 10 times his declared income) while his income according to 2020-21 ITR is merely 2.44 Lacs? While she being a celebrity, gifted him with a ring of lesser value? What is the truth? Punjab BADLAV wants to know?”

In another post, he wrote, “Omg just watch the dazzling cavalcades of today’s brand of Aam Aadmi’s like Arvind Kejriwal, Raghav Chadha, Bhagwant Mann & Co who once vowed not to take govt home car etc and vowed to end Vip culture but now not only have they broken their vows but are new Vvip’s of India!”

Supreme Court quashed summons against Khaira

In February 2023, Supreme Court had quashed summoning orders against Khaira by a Fazilka court in drugs seizure case. The court noted that the orders under Section 319 CrPC were passed after the accused in the case were convicted and sentenced. In December last year, the Constitutional Bench of the apex court noted that once the trial court passed an order in a sentence, it is not in its juridiction or order summons to additional accused under Section 319 CrPC.

Public transport like Metro rail and buses are capital-intensive, making them free of cost for political gains is not good: Hardeep Singh Puri

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Public transport like Metro rail and buses are capital-intensive, making them free of cost for political gains is not good: Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday that while certain political parties advocate for free public transport such as metro rail and buses, it is not economically viable to offer these services entirely cost-free to the public as these are capital-intensive schemes.

“All these facilities – Metro and electric buses, these have to be economically viable. I believe that economically viable schemes will have good service delivery and the citizens will be happy with it. There will be no problem,” Puri said in Indore.  

Attacking Opposition, Puri said that the philosophy of some political parties is that all such services should be made free.
“Some political parties believe in making such things free, but these are capital-intensive schemes. Like Vande Bharat trains, they are highly successful. Nine have been introduced by the Prime Minister two days ago. People don’t mind paying extra as they are getting first-class service,” he added. 

He further mentioned that when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Prime Minister Metro Rail came to the country. 

“Metro rail came to the country when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was Prime Minister and now 27 big cities have metro projects, he said. 
Puri further added that 870 km of metro network have been laid across the country, while the construction of another 936 km is underway.

Speaking on Centre’s upcoming plan to launch electric buses, he said, “Union government is also working on a plan to run 10,000 electric buses across the country and out of these, 500 buses will start running in the next few months.”

(This news report is published from a syndicated feed. Except for the headline, the content has not been written or edited by OpIndia staff)

From Swachh Bharat to the promotion of Digital payments and Vocal For Local, here is what PM Modi appealed in his address at YouTube Fanfest India 2023

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From Swachh Bharat to the promotion of Digital payments and Vocal For Local, here is what PM Modi appealed in his address at YouTube Fanfest India 2023

On Wednesday (27 September), PM Modi gave a video address to fellow YouTubers on the YouTube Fanfest India 2023 to mark the completion of 15 years on the video-sharing platform. During his address, PM Modi made an appeal to the YouTube community to join forces and empower mass movement with three key priorities – Swachh Bharat, promotion of Digital payments, and vocal for local. 

PM Modi began his address to fellow YouTubers by stating that he is also just like them and has been actively connecting with the country through the video-sharing platform for the last 15 years.

He highlighted that around 5,000 creators and aspiring creators are active on the platform who make content on gaming, technology, food or travel blogging, and influencing lifestyle.

PM Modi asserted that the creative community of YouTubers has the power to make a change and bring transformation in the lives of a vast population in our country. 

He noted that by coming together, the community can empower, strengthen, and easily teach crores of people on important matters. 

Stating that there are more than thousands of videos on his YouTube channel, he asserted, “The most satisfying for me has been when I talked to lakhs of students in our country through YouTube on subjects like exam stress, expectation management, and productivity.” 

YouTubers should join forces to lead Mass movement on three key issues

Afterward, PM Modi made an appeal to the creative community to join forces and lead the mass movement on three key issues to success.  

He stated that the first topic is cleanliness, Swachh Bharat has become a big campaign in the last nine years. Everyone contributed to it, children brought an emotional power to it. Celebrities gave it heights, people in all corners of the country turned it into a mission and YouTubers like you made cleanliness more cool, PM Modi added.

He added, “But we don’t have to stop. Till the time cleanliness does not become India’s identity, we won’t stop. Therefore, cleanliness must be a priority for each one of you.” 

Secondly, PM Modi emphasised the need to increase Digital payments. He noted that due to the success of UPI, India today has a 46 percent share in digital payments of the world. 

Appealing to the YouTube community, he said, “You should inspire more and more people of the country to make digital payments, and teach them to make digital payments in simple language through your videos.” 

To strengthen the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative, PM Modi raised Vocal For Local as the third key issue during his YouTube address. 

He said, “In our country, so many products are made at the local level. The skill of our local artisans is amazing. You can promote them also through your work, and help in making India’s local turn global.” 

He added, “Inspire others also, make an emotional appeal that we will buy the product that has the fragrance of our soil, which has the sweat of a labourer or artisan of our country. Whether it’s Khadi, handicrafts, handloom, or anything else. Awaken the nation, initiate a movement.” 

Apart from urging YouTubers to reinvigorate mass movement on the aforementioned three issues, PM Modi suggested, “Along with the identity that you have as a YouTuber, can you add an activity? Consider putting a question at the end of each episode or providing action points to do something. People can do the activity and share it with you. This way, your popularity will also grow, and people will not just listen but also engage in doing something.” 

Concluding his address, he did what all YouTubers do, appeal to subscribe to his channel, “I really enjoyed talking to all of you. What do you say at the end of your videos… I will also repeat it: Subscribe to my channel and hit the Bell Icon to receive all my updates.” 

Comedian Trevor Noah’s Bengaluru show cancelled due to bad sound system, audiences also complain about bad seating, bad AC and bad location

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Comedian Trevor Noah’s Bengaluru show cancelled due to bad sound system, audiences also complain about bad seating, bad AC and bad location

South African comedian Trevor Noah’s show in Bengaluru on 27 September was cancelled due to a bad sound system. The comedy show, a part of the Off The Record world tour, was scheduled to be held Manpho Convention Centre near Manyata Tech Park in Nagavara in Northern Bengaluru.

The show was to begin at 7.30 PM, which started at around 8 PM, but at around 9 PM, Trevor Noah tweeted that the show had been cancelled. He said that due to technical reasons they are forced to both the shows.

“We tried everything but because the audience can’t hear the comedians on stage there’s literally no way to do a show,” he tweeted, indicating that there was a problem with the sound system which could not be fixed.

Trevor Noah assured that the ticket prices would be refunded, and apologised for the inconvenience and disappointment, which he said that has never happened to them before.

Trevor Noah told the audience that the sound guys couldn’t figure out how to fix the issue, and therefore he would not be able to perform. He said sorry for the situation and said that everyone would get their money back.

Apart from today’s show, the show scheduled for 28th September also has been cancelled, as the problems found in the venue can’t be fixed. Although Noah only talked about bad acoustics, the venue also has issues with bad seating, bad air conditioning, and bad access roads.

Several people who attended the show by purchasing tickets on Bookmyshow took to social media to complain that they could not hear anything. The audience said that the audio was terrible, and they were shouting ‘We can’t hear’.

People also complained about the selection of the venue, which is a flat auditorium without gallery seating, which means apart from not being able to hear, most people were also not able to see anything on the stage.

The crowd also complained about bad air-conditioning, as the auditorium became hot. People on social media slammed bookmyshow for bad planning.

However, the show faced even before it started, in the form of horrible traffic jams. There was massive traffic congestion at Bengaluru’s Outer Ring Road, and people coming to the show were stuck in traffic for a long time. Some even tried to sell their tickets at a discount as they knew that they would not reach the venue on time.

The show was postponed by 30 minutes because most ticket holders were unable to reach the venue due to traffic congestion. However, when it did start, it had to be cancelled due to sound issues.

Trevor Noah’s Bengaluru shows were a part of his Off The Record Tour in India scheduled in 3 cities – Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai.

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