Overview

• The clash broke out on August 27 on Thornhill Road in Civil Lines, where videos showed locals striking a crew member during a car sequence as traffic and crowds built up.
• An FIR was filed on August 28 by line producer Saurabh Tiwari, and Additional DCP Abhijeet Kumar said the main accused, identified as Meraj Ali, has been taken into custody.
• The assaulted crew member was identified in the complaint as production head Zoheb Solapurwala, according to police statements and the film unit’s filing.
• DCP Abhishek Bharti said officers were deployed for traffic control and have since been assigned to secure the production, which has continued its schedule.
• The All Indian Cine Workers Association condemned the incident and called for tougher, statewide security protocols for shoots in Uttar Pradesh, questioning the state's readiness as a filming hub.