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Masoom Sharma Faces FIR for Singing Banned ‘Chambal Ke Daku’ at PU Concert

Authorities are investigating whether his breach of performance conditions with the banned track incited the violence that led to a student’s death.

According to police sources, the singer had promised in writing not to perform any banned or controversial content during the event, an assurance he allegedly ignored. (HT photo for representation)
Masoom Sharma has been linked to several of the songs banned by the Haryana government.
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Overview

  • Masoom Sharma had agreed in writing to exclude violent or gangster-style songs but performed the Haryana government-banned track at the March 28 Panjab University concert.
  • Chandigarh Police lodged an FIR at the Sector 11 station under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, citing violation of event permissions.
  • Investigators are probing whether the rendition of "Chambal Ke Daku" inflamed tensions that led to a deadly clash on campus.
  • During the upheaval, student Aditya Thakur was stabbed to death and three others were wounded, triggering a full homicide inquiry.
  • The case has fueled petitions in the Punjab and Haryana High Court and calls for tougher regulation of violence-glorifying music at universities.