Mumbai-based stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has extended a vacation offer to a Navi Mumbai banker who was reportedly forced to cut short his trip to Tamil Nadu and Kerala after receiving a police notice in connection with a defamation case against the comedian.

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The banker, a resident of Kharghar, was on a 17-day vacation and was set to return on April 6. However, he returned early on April 1 after the Mumbai Police summoned him for questioning as a witness. According to The Times of India, the police contacted him on March 28, followed by a notice sent via WhatsApp the next day, instructing him to appear under Section 179 of the CrPC.

“The officer who called me was sceptical about my out-of-town status and threatened to visit my residence, which forced me to cut short my trip,” the banker told TOI. He added that despite showing proof of his ticket purchase for Kamra’s show, officers questioned whether he had edited any videos related to the performance.

However, Mumbai Police later denied issuing any such notices to Kamra’s audience members. A senior officer told PTI that no individuals from Kamra’s show were summoned for questioning.

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In response to the controversy, Kamra took to Twitter, posting,”I am deeply sorry for the inconvenience that attending my show has caused to you. Please email me so that I can schedule your next vacation anywhere you’d like in India.”

Kamra’s tweet quickly gained traction, with social media users reacting to the unfolding incident. While the case against Kamra remains ongoing, his public offer to the banker has drawn mixed reactions, with some applauding his gesture and others questioning the circumstances that led to the police summons.