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Sonu Sood reacts to arrest warrant against him, calls it ‘highly sensationalised’: ‘Sad that celebs become soft targets’

It was recently reported that a court in Ludhiana issued an arrest warrant against the actor in a Rs 10 lakh fraud case.

Sonu Sood reacts to his arrest warrant. (Photo: Sonu Sood/ Instagram)

Actor Sonu Sood recently made headlines when a couple of reports suggested that an arrest warrant has been issued against the actor in a Rs 10 lakh fraud case. However, the actor has now reacted to the same and has claimed the issue is being taken “out of proportion”, warning “strict action” against the same.

The actor took to his official X handle and wrote, “We need to clarify that the news circulating on social media platforms is highly sensationalised. To put matters straight, we were summoned as a witness by the Honourable Court in a matter pertaining to a third party to which we have no association or affiliation.”

He added, “Our lawyers have responded, and on 10th February 2025, we will give a statement that clarifies our non involvement in the matter. We are neither brand ambassadors nor are we associated in any way. This is just for unnecessary media attention to grab eyeballs. It is sad that celebs become soft targets. We will take strict action in this matter.”

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The actor made the clarification soon after it was reported that a court in Ludhiana has issued an arrest warrant against him in connection with an alleged fraud case. Reportedly, the warrant was issued by Ludhiana judicial magistrate Ramanpreet Kaur. According to the alleged warrant, the 51-year-old actor was reportedly summoned to testify in the case but was unable to attend the court proceedings. After which, the magistrate issued an arrest warrant.

According to NDTV, the court order reads, “Sonu Sood, has been duly served with summon(s) or warrant(s) but he/she has failed to attend (absconds and keeps out of the way for the purpose of avoiding service of a summon(s) or warrant(s)). You are hereby ordered to arrest and bring the said Sonu Sood before the Court.”

Sonu Sood, was recently seen in the film Fateh. He gained wide recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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