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December 7, 2013

Babbu Mann's reaction on detention in Philippines

Manila - The Philippines immigration who illegally arrested a famous Indian actor/singer with his performers while doing a charity fundraiser in Pasay city for Yolanda victims.
The famous actor/singer known as "Babbu Maan" is the equivelant of Elvis Presly in India and is followed by millions.
The 15 member Indian performers had visited Manila in a Pacific tour to promote charity for Yolanda victims, when Philippines immigration swooped in on them after the show on December 4., the performers manager had arranged all the necessary permits but immigration agents demanded money from the manager, when he refused, they arrested all the performers and took them to immigration Bicutan detention center, where they remained locked up with other Indians.
"The detention center is over capacity and we were forced to sleep on the floor like dogs. We were treated like criminals" stated Babbu Maan.
"Babbu Maan" stated that they have traveled to cities all over the world and this was the first time they have ever encountered such problems, that the bold approach of immigration agents demanding money has never happened before.
Babbu Maan said "This will be our last visit ever to the Philippines and i will make sure that India knows how Philippines immigration treats foreigners!"

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