Hyderabad, April 1 -- The Mumbai police have issued notices to the audience who attended comedian Kunal Kamra's stand-up show, where he reportedly criticized Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde. The notices were served under Section 179 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), which grants police officers the authority to summon witnesses for investigation.

Controversy over Kunal Kamra's stand up show

Kamra's stand-up special, Naya Bharat, has sparked a political firestorm, particularly among supporters of the Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Following the show, a campaign was launched against the comedian, leading to public threats, vandalism, and the forced closure of a well-known comedy venue in Mumbai.

The Maharashtra government ...