Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, Bollywood singer Guru Randhawa booked in a raid at Mumbai club

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina, Bollywood singer Guru Randhawa booked in a raid at Mumbai club

Suresh Raina and Guru Randhawa

Suresh Raina and Guru Randhawa
Suresh Raina and Guru Randhawa

Former Indian all-rounder Suresh Raina was arrested in Mumbai in a raid at the Mumbai Dragonfly Club near the Mumbai airport. Bollywood singer Guru Randhawa and actress Sussane Khan were also amongst the 34 people booked by the cops. The accused were booked for violating the COVID norms but, were later released on bail.

SR PI Sahar police station said, “Singer Guru Randhawa and cricketer Suresh Raina were among those who were arrested and booked for violating the norms. The accused were later released on bail.”

Mumbai Police confirmed that the 34 people including Raina and others were booked under Section 188 (Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant) of the Indian Penal Code. Apart from this, allegations under the Bombay Police Act and Epidemic Disease Act were also made. These include Section 269 (whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life), and 34 (Acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of NMDA.

The police raided at the club for keeping the establishment open beyond permissible time limit and not following the COVID norms.

Suresh Raina set to return with Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Suresh Raina with Priyam Garg

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina who hasn’t played a competitive match in over 9 months is finally set to make his return with the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy where he will represent Uttar Pradesh. Raina had earlier announced his retirement from international cricket in August along with MS Dhoni but made it clear that he would continue playing domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League (IPL).

However, Raina pulled out of the IPL 2020 due to ‘personal reasons’ and rumors were rife about a conflict with the team management. With reports of new teams in the IPL in 2021, it has been speculated that Raina would move on from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise to a new franchise.

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