Tribune News Service
Phagwara, March 18
Getting tough with those not wearing a mask during the current health crisis, the Phagwara police on Thursday issued a challan to popular Punjabi singer Master Saleem.
Saleem, who resides in Jalandhar, was passing through Phagwara with his crew in his Fortuner car when he was signalled to stop by a Sub-Inspector and his team deputed on the flyover. The car stopped and Saleem came out of it. He got into an argument with the cop. An interesting conversation started between the two a video of which went viral this evening.
Saleem donning a red T-shirt and a scarf on his head was seen daring the cop to issue a challan. As he realised that the cop was serious as he took out the challan book, Saleem urged him, “Chhad deyo maharaj. I have been operated upon.” At this, the cop told him, “Agreed. But was everyone else with you also operated upon?”
The cop further said, “Aiwein buzdili na vikhayo, malik ne tuhanu bahut kuchh ditta (Please don’t show cowardice. The Lord has given you so much.” At this, Saleem opened the door of the car and was about to get in when the cop asked him to pay the challan. Saleem got a bit agitated as he told the cop to keep patience and then hit back at the SI again saying, “All your people come to me for getting selfies clicked with me. At least give me some respect.” Saleem then finally asked his team members to pay the challan amount.
How it went viral
Saleem, who resides in Jalandhar, was passing through Phagwara with his crew in his Fortuner car when he was signalled to stop by a Sub-Inspector and his team deputed on the flyover. The car stopped and Saleem came out of it. He got into an argument with the cop. An interesting conversation started between the two a video of which went viral on Thursday.
Saleem was seen daring the cop to issue a challan. As he realised that the cop was serious, as he took out the challan book, Saleem urged him, “Chhad deyo maharaj. I have been operated upon.” At this, the cop told him, “Agreed. But was everyone else with you also operated upon?” The cop further said, “Aiwein buzdili na vikhayo, malik ne tuhanu bahut kuchh ditta (Please don’t show cowardice. The Lord has given you so much.” At this, Saleem opened the door of the car and was about to get in when the cop asked him to pay the challan. Saleem got a bit agitated as he told the cop to be patient and then hit back at the SI again saying, “All your people come to me for getting selfies clicked with me. At least give me some respect.” Saleem then finally asked his team members to pay the challan.
Master Saleem challaned for not wearing mask
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