Fact-check: CISF is NOT punishing officer who stopped Salman Khan at Mumbai airport
By Team Newsable | First Published Aug 24, 2021, 6:47 PM ISTWhile netizens praised the CISF officer for performing his duty despite the celebrity attention, there were reports that claimed that CISF ASI Somnath Mohanty was in trouble for chatting to an Odisha-based media group about the incident.
Bollywood actor Salman Khan was recently stopped at the Mumbai's International airport before he was to travel to Russia for his next film, 'Tiger 3', alongside Katrina Kaif.
The actor was photographed at the Mumbai airport with the crew and actors. According to social media footage, Salman avoided the mob. He made his way to the airport gate when a CISF officer stationed at the door stopped him for the mandatory security checkup. Salman was told to reveal his face and clear security check before he could be allowed into the airport.
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While netizens praised the CISF officer for performing his duty despite the celebrity attention, there were reports that claimed that CISF ASI Somnath Mohanty was in trouble for chatting to an Odisha-based media group about the incident.
Some media reports even claimed that the ASI's phone had been confiscated. However, CISF has come out in support of ASI Somnath Mohanty. Denying the media report, the CISF said the officer had been 'suitably rewarded for exemplary professionalism'.
The contents of this tweet are incorrect & without factual basis. In fact, the officer concerned has been suitably rewarded for exemplary professionalism in the discharge of his duty.
— CISF (@CISFHQrs)Here's how social media users hailed the officer.
We all citizens are equal. Thanks to the young CISF officer for the security checkup of Salman Khan at airport. pic.twitter.com/PSkFOhJqgE
— Gaurav Goel (@goelgauravbjp)Salute to this CISF officer
He is a hero for me 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Reel super hero countered by real super hero.
Salute to officer.. Hope all will get inspire of him.. Do ur duty with utmost sincerity like him❤🇮🇳
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