Overview
- An FIR was filed at Qila Lal Singh police station in Punjab against rapper Badshah under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly hurting religious sentiments.
- The complaint was lodged by Emanual Masih, representing the Global Christian Action Committee, on April 29, 2025.
- The controversy centers on claims that Badshah's song 'Velvet Flow' uses the terms 'church' and 'bible' in a disrespectful context.
- Protests by members of the Christian community were held in Batala, Gurdaspur district, following the filing of the complaint.
- As of May 1, 2025, the investigation is ongoing, protests have subsided, and Badshah has not yet issued a public statement regarding the allegations.