Twelve charged in assault on comedian Pranit More over jokes about actor Veer Pahariya

Twelve people have been booked for allegedly assaulting comedian Pranit More in Maharashtra's Solapur district. The attack followed More's jokes about actor Veer Pahariya during a performance on Sunday. More reported that he was punched and kicked, resulting in injuries. He shared details of the incident on social media, identifying the alleged leader of the attack and stating that the group aimed to silence him. Actor Veer Pahariya condemned the violence, stating he had no involvement in the incident. He expressed shock and sadness over the attack on More, emphasizing his support for creative expression.