The latest episode of Lock Upp witnessed a major controversy after contestant Dheeraj Dhoopar landed in trouble over allegations that his family tried to pass on game strategies from outside the show. The incident prompted hosts Riteish Deshmukh and Farah Khan to address the matter publicly, with Riteish issuing a stern warning about violating the rules of the reality show.

Dheeraj Dhoopar gets warning

During the episode, Riteish revealed that the production team had received information suggesting Dheeraj's family allegedly attempted to send handwritten chits containing strategic advice for the game. As Lock Upp follows a strict no-contact policy with the outside world, any such communication is considered a serious breach of the show's regulations.