Mumbai: An FIR was registered against a drone operator who was illegally capturing stand-up comedian Munawar Faruqui's triumph in Bigg Boss 17 for violating regulations, an official said here on Wednesday.
After winning Bigg Boss 17, Munawar headed to the Dongri area of south Mumbai, where he was greeted by a sea of fans.
In the viral videos, he was seen standing on the sunroof of his car as he lifted his trophy.
During the celebration, police noticed a person using a drone camera to capture the movements.
Approaching the operator, identified as Arbaaz Yusuf Khan (26), police questioned him about having proper permissions. Khan admitted he lacked the required authorisation after which police confiscated Khan's drone camera.
Later, an FIR was lodged against him for violating the Mumbai Police Commissioner's orders regarding drone usage, emphasising the importance of adhering to regulations to ensure public safety.
