Controversial Charges Filed Against Rapper Badshah in Punjab for Accusations of Religious Insensitivity
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Controversy in Chandigarh: Rapper Badshah faces backlash over "Velvet Flow" song
The latest track by Badshah, titled "Velvet Flow," has stirred up a storm in Punjab, with the Punjab Police registering a case against him for allegedly offending the religious sensibilities of the Christian community.
The controversy came to light following a complaint lodged by Emanual Masih, a representative of the Global Christian Action Committee. The complaint alleged that Badshah using words like 'church' and 'bible' in a disrespectful manner in the song.
The Station House Officer, Gurvinder Singh, confirmed that the First Information Report (FIR) was filed at Qila Lal Singh police station on Tuesday against Badshah under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (India's new penal code). The FIR was lodged in response to the protests that took place in Batala, Gurdaspur district, against the rapper.
The controversy has ignited a wave of protests, with demonstrators demanding the removal of the song from social media and streaming platforms. The Punjab Christian Movement has also formally petitioned the authorities for immediate action, including the takedown of the song and legal consequences for Badshah.
As of now, Badshah has not issued any official response to the controversy. The case is under investigation.
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(Enrichment Data: The controversy revolves around Badshah's song "Velvet Flow" which has been accused of misusing terms like 'church' and 'bible' in a disrespectful manner, leading to legal action under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and protests. The Global Christian Action Committee filed a complaint, and the Punjab police registered a case in response. The Punjab Christian Movement has also demanded action, including the removal of the song from various platforms. No official response has been made by Badshah so far.)
- The rapper, Badshah, is under investigation for a controversial song titled "Velvet Flow," as a complaint from the Global Christian Action Committee alleged he used 'church' and 'bible' in a disrespectful manner.
- The Punjab Police filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Qila Lal Singh police station against Badshah in response to protests in Batala, Gurdaspur district, prompted by the song's content.
- Following the controversy, the Punjab Christian Movement has formally petitioned for the removal of the song from social media and streaming platforms, as well as legal consequences for Badshah.
- As of now, Badshah has not responded officially to the controversy surrounding his song, "Velvet Flow," which has led to protests and a case filed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (India's new penal code).
