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Delhi Police File FIR Against AAP Leaders Over Santa Claus Pollution Skit

Police are probing a complaint that the pre-Christmas skit mocked a Christian symbol under BNS sections on outraging religious feelings.

The case was lodged on Thursday over the skit which shows Santa Claus facing obstacles for Christmas celebrations due to the pollution crisis in Delhi.
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Overview

  • An FIR was registered on December 25 against Saurabh Bharadwaj, Sanjeev Jha and Adil Ahmed Khan, citing BNS sections 299, 302 and 3(5).
  • The complaint by advocate Khushboo George alleges the video deliberately insulted Christian sentiments during Advent by portraying Santa Claus derogatorily.
  • The skit, filmed at Connaught Place and posted on December 17–18, showed two Santas in masks collapsing, with AAP leaders performing mock CPR as an AQI reading was cited.
  • Delhi Police said the complaint and submitted material are being verified, no arrests had been announced, and further action will follow as per law.
  • Delhi BJP leaders condemned the act and demanded accountability, while AAP called the case intimidatory, defended the skit as highlighting poor air quality and signaled a legal response.