Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Indore on Friday for allegedly insulting Hindu gods.
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A brawl ensued between Hind Rakshak organisation and organisers at a cafe in Indore where Faruqui was performing before police arrived and took him away to Tukoganj police station.
As per the latest update, Munawar is in police custody in Indore.
Some fellow comics expressed concern and anguish over Faruqui's arrest.
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