Renu Bhatia, Chairperson, Haryana State Commission for Women, on Friday directed Panipat and Panchkula police to arrest singer Badshah and seize his passport after he failed to seem earlier than the panel concerning the controversy linked to his tune ‘Tateeree’.
Bhatia had summoned Badshah earlier than the fee in Panipat by 3 pm on March 13. A panel of his advocates appeared earlier than the fee and stated that Badshah couldn’t come as a result of some skilled engagements. Bhatia, whereas interacting with mediapersons, stated that he was summoned to seem earlier than the fee and current his views between 11 pm and three pm. But he didn’t achieve this. So, the fee directed Panipat and Panchkula police to arrest him instantly. Already, a look-out round (LOC) has been issued in opposition to him, she stated.
Bhatia stated that she has additionally written to Chairperson, National Women Commission, to ban the songs and exhibits of Badshah.
An argument had erupted after the discharge of his ‘Tateeree’ tune earlier this month. Savita Arya, a social employee, had filed a criticism alleging that the video portrayed ladies in a “disrespectful” method. The visuals present ladies dressed at school uniform dancing on a Haryana Roadways bus and making “inappropriate gestures”. The police have registered instances in opposition to Badshah in Panchkula and Jind. Savita Arya was current through the listening to as we speak.
In a media byte, Badshah’s counsel Akshay Dahiya, who appeared earlier than the fee, stated that they got here with an authority letter from the rapper. He requested the chairperson to present Badshah extra time to seem earlier than the fee. Dahiya additional stated that they didn’t obtain the summons however they appeared earlier than the fee on their very own. “We are ready to apologise. We came today as per law and we will present our side as per law,” he stated.
