The Sadar Bazar police in Solapur have registered an FIR against Tanveer Shaikh and 10 others following an assault complaint filed by stand-up comedian Pranit More on February 2. The police said they are currently scrutinising CCTV footage to take action against the alleged accused. “We are investigating the matter,” an officer from Sadar Bazar police station told mid-day.

According to the police, they have registered an FIR against the accused under Sections 115 (intentionally causing hurt), 191 (rioting), 189 (unlawful assembly) and 19 (causing harm) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. “Since these sections are for bailable offences we will not apprehend Shaikh and others. Action will be taken as per the law,” said the officer.