Gauahar Khan has responded to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE)'s decision to ban her for two months for flouting COVID-19 protocols. Taking to her Instagram stories, the actress who was previously accused of not disclosing her Covid-19 positive report by BMC and flouting the quarantine rules by stepping out for shooting, wrote, "Truth shall prevail." The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation had filed an FIR against the actress. However, Gauahar issued a statement stating that she had been tested negative for COVID-19 in several test reports and even shared a copy of her test.
Now, after the reports of FWICE issuing a non-cooperation notice for two months against Gauahar, the actress took to her Instagram stories, and made a cryptic post, wherein she wrote about ‘patience' and ‘truth’. In her Instagram stories, Gauahar wrote, “Sabr n Shukr,” and further added, “The truth shall always prevail.”
The FWICE notice read, “The FWICE highly condemns the act of Ms Gauahar Khan for resuming shooting after being tested positive for covid-19 infection even though she was advised to be quarantined. Her act is highly irresponsible and is against the strict guidelines laid down by the Government of India and Maharashtra issued for the media and entertainment industry post resumption of shootings in Maharashtra.It is indeed a serious offence and that she has not only breached the rules issued by the government but also endangered the lives of the entire crew members working with her on the respective shoot. Such ignorance will not be tolerated by the FWICE and it thanks the BMC and Mumbai Police for the FIR lodged against Ms Gauahar Khan, actress Mumbai for her inhuman, disrespectful act towards the other crew members as well as the government.”
The notice further read, “The FWICE has jointly decided to issue a Non Cooperation Directive against Ms Gauahar Khan for two months and it is hereby advised to all the members of our affiliated craft to distance themselves from being associated with Ms Gauahar Khan for the next two months until a fresh directive is issued by the FWICE regarding the permission to her for resuming work in the media and entertainment industry. It is hereby advised to all the members to keep themselves vigilant for such incidents and immediately report to their production house, association and the FWICE, if any of their crew members is tested positive for the Covid-19 infection and ensure that such persons are not allowed to resume the shootings until they complete the quarantine period and submit the negative report for the said infection. Any members if found cooperating with Ms Gauahar Khan shall also be liable for stringent disciplinary action by the FWICE."
Gauahar’s team had issued a statement yesterday saying, “For everyone sending their best wishes and concern for Gauahar Khan, here's the latest report. She's tested negative in multiple reports. She's a law-abiding citizen and complying with all the norms of BMC. This is to appeal for all the speculation to be put to an end. Gauahar Khan is cooperating with everything that BMC requires.”
(Source: Instagram/IANS)
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