In a shocking incident, popular Hindi television and film actor Abhinav Shukla has revealed that his cousin was brutally beaten up and stripped naked. He has also stated that his cousin is now paralyzed and was in the ICU for a month, while adding that their family members struggled to file an FIR in Gurdaspur, Punjab. Posting photos of his cousin from the hospital, Abhinav took to Twitter and wrote, "My cousin was brutally beaten when he was unconscious, stripped naked, left to die. Somehow he survived. Spent 30 days in ICU. Now he is paralysed, so much happened but we all are begging the concerned PS to file an FIR. @PP_gurdaspur @DGPPunjabPolice @PunjabPoliceInd." 

Punjab IPS officer Surendra Lamba quickly responded to Abhinav's tweet and wrote back, "@ashukla09 Please ask them to get their statement recorded to @PathankotPolice at PS Mamoon Cantt. They have already been directed to ensure legal action. Also, share with me if any issue is there. We are committed to ensuring justice as per law and facts. Jai Hind !" Shortly after, Abhinav too expressed his gratitude to the senior police officer and said, "Thank you, sir, getting the needful done! Jai Hind." Likewise, the official Twitter handles of Punjab Police and Gurdaspur Police have since then also replied back to Abhinav and informed him to reach out to the Pathankot Police. 

Abhinav has been receiving words of comfort from fans, while also extending their wishes for his cousin's speedy recovery. Known best for participating as a contestant on Bigg Boss 14 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11, the popular Hindi actor has also been seen in TV shows like Jaane Kya Baat Hui, Chotti Bahu – Sindoor Bin Suhagan, Geet – Hui Sabse Parayi, Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai and Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan to name a notable few. Abhinav has also made appearances in Hindi films like Aksar 2 and Luka Chuppi.