Renowned Haryanvi and Bollywood singer Rahul Fazilpuria had a narrow escape on Monday, July 14, after unidentified assailants opened fire at him in Gurugram. The firing occurred as the singer was exiting his residential society in Sector 71 in his Toyota Fortuner.
Gunshots fired at Rahul Fazilpuria
According to sources, the attackers arrived in a Tata Harrier and fired two rounds at Fazilpuria's vehicle before fleeing the scene. The shocking incident unfolded near the Badshahpur area on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR), a busy route in the city. Fortunately, the singer was unharmed in the attack.
Sources close to the matter revealed that Fazilpuria had previously requested police protection after receiving threats. The Haryana Police had deployed two security personnel for his safety. However, the protection was reportedly withdrawn just days before the shooting incident.
Following the gunfire, Gurugram police have launched an investigation into the matter.
About Rahul Fazilpura
Rahul Fazilpuria, whose real name is Rahul Yadav, is best known for popular tracks like 'Kar Gayi Chull', '32 Bore', and '2 Many Girls'. His rising popularity and connections in the entertainment world, including his close friendship with YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 winner Elvish Yadav, have kept him in the public eye. Earlier this year, both were named in a controversial case involving the alleged use of snake venom and live snakes during a music video shoot.
