Mumbai, Dec 4 (IANS): Veteran comedian and Bollywood actor Sunil Pal, who had gone 'missing' on Monday, has claimed he was 'abducted' in Delhi, but has now returned home here safely, as per his social media post on Wednesday.

On Tuesday (December 3), his comedienne wife Sarita had lodged a missing complaint with Mumbai Police, but hours later she announced that he was safe and reached home, even as his fans went into a frenzy on social media networks.

Subsequently, a video purportedly released by him on X has claimed that he was actually abducted on Monday in Delhi where he had gone for a show.

"I was kidnapped on December 2 but now I have returned home safely. I have given my statement to the police. I will share more details once the police procedures are complete," he informed his fans and admirers.

He said that the kidnapping took place in Delhi, on the border towards Meerut but promised to keep revealing more later, while expressing gratitude to his fans for their love and seeking their prayers for him.

Sarita Pal also informed the Mumbai local media that her husband was back home; he was absolutely fine, and had given his statement to the police.

The police are investigating the matter, supporting and helping the Pals, and she promised to open up more after completing the procedures, lodging a FIR and getting police clearance.

In her police complaint on Tuesday, Sarita Pal said that her husband was reportedly 'very disturbed', he had gone out of the city for a show and expected home on Tuesday, but failed to return and even his phone was initially not reachable and then switched off.

Born in Wardha district's Hinganghat town (Maharashtra), Sunil Pal, 49, attained national fame after he participated and won the Great Indian Laughter Challenge in 2005, and later hosted shows like the Great Indian Comedy Show, participated in Comedy Champions, Comedy Circus Ke Superstars, etc.

A Guinness World Record holder, he also portrayed comic roles in films like "Bombay To Goa", "Bhavnao Ko Samjho", "Money Back Guarantee", "Kick", "Crazy 4", "Phir Hera Pheri", "Apna Sapna Money Money", and many more.