Sussanne Khan issues statement over Mumbai nightclub raid, terms arrest as 'speculation'

On December 22, Bollywood celebrity Sussanne Khan issued a 'humble clarification' after thirty-four persons including cricketer Suresh Raina and singer Guru Randhawa were booked after a raid at a posh club near Mumbai airport for violating social distancing rms. y were booked under sections 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant), 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he kws or has reason to believe to be, likely to spre infection of any disease dangerous to life), and 34 (Acts done by several persons in furrance of common intention) of IPC, police said.

Setting "record straight", Sussanne took to her Instagram handle and shared her statement on issue. Re full statement —

Last night I was at a close friend's birthday dinner and a few of us extended to Dragon Fly Club at JW Marriot, Sahar. At 2.30 AM authorities entered club. Whilst club manment and authorities were sorting things out, all guests present were asked to wait for a period of three hours. We were finally allowed to leave at 6 AM.

refore, speculation by parts of media that re were arrests me are completely incorrect and also irresponsible. I fail to understand why we were me to wait or what issue was with authorities and club.

I am setting record straight with this statement. I have utmost regard and respect for Mumbai Police and for all ir selfless efforts in keeping us Mumbaikars safe. Without ir constant vigilance for public welfare, we would t feel safe.

Best Regards,
Sussanne.

Suresh Raina issues statement after being booked in Mumbai; 'Was unaware of protocols'

Guru Randhawa issues statement after being booked for violating COVID-19 rms in Mumbai

"Party (Nahin) Chalegi Till Six In Morning! A raid was conducted at a nightclub in Andheri at around 3 am, for flouting COVID prevention rms. Action has been initiated against 34 people, out of which 19 were from Delhi & Punjab, including some celebrities #Newrmal," Mumbai Police tweeted.

raid was conducted after club establishment remained open beyond permissible time limit and did t here to coronavirus rms, police said.

Those arrested in raid at Dragonfly Experience club near Mumbai international airport included 13 women and seven staffers of club, police said. women were allowed to leave after being served tices while men were shown as arrested and granted bail later, police said.

(With PTI inputs)