Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui released from jail

Stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui released from jail

Standup comedian Munawar Faruqui was released from the Central Jail late on Saturday. Farooqui was accused of making objectionable comments on Hindu deities. He was granted interim bail on Friday by the Supreme Court. . A case was registered against Farooqui on charges of making objectionable comments on Hindu deities.