Airport Arrest: Anupam Kher barred from entering Srinagar

Veteran actor, Anupam Kher, who has always been vocal about the issues concerning nation, has once again came to limelight because of his detention at Srinagar Airport. Anupam Kher flew down to Srinagar to meet and greet the students of NIT Srinagar but, unfortunately, his trip was disrupted by the airport officials of Srinagar, who barred him from entering the state.

Mr Kher, who was completely taken aback with this action, expressed his discontentment over this incident in a series of tweets. He started with showing off his excitement on visiting the beautiful city of Srinagar.

He tweeted,

Landed in Srinagar. ‘HOME’ away from home. Will go to #NITSrinagar & meet the students & give them a warm hug & a special gift.:)

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 10, 2016

Followed by a shocking one which read…

I have been told by J&K police that I cannot enter Srinagar city at all. I have asked them to show me the orders. Still at the airport.

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 10, 2016

And then he spoke about his Airport Arrest…

Asked J&K Police if I can visit my ancestral home or Kheer Bhawani temple. Even that is not allowed. Basically it is #AirportArrest

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 10, 2016

He later, sent out good wishes to the students of NIT from the airport through a tweet.

Dear #NITSrinagar students: Your courage has been Loud & Clear. Now show victory with your exam results. I send you my love from d airport.

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 10, 2016

Also Read: WHEN ANUPAM KHER GOT ‘FLASHBACK OF LIFE’ FOR PADMA AWARD CEREMONY

Nikita Thakkar

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