Comedian Sunil Pal summoned by police for questioning

A case was registered against Pal under IPC section 500 (defamation) on a complaint filed by a medical professionals' association over Pal's alleged derogatory reference to doctors.

Stand-up comedian and actor Sunil Pal has been summoned by police here to record his statement in connection with an FIR for defamation registered against him, an official said on Friday.

A case was registered against Pal under IPC section 500 (defamation) on a complaint filed by a medical professionals' association over Pal's alleged derogatory reference to doctors.

Suburban Andheri police have asked him to remain present at 11 am on Saturday, the official said.

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