Overview
- Police identified the accused as Abdul Rehman Sadruddin Shah, 25, detained at Ruhan Hair Cutting Salon in the Chinchoti area of Vasai East, Palghar.
- A patrolling officer reported hearing the song “Kashmir Banega Pakistan” played loudly inside the shop and found it was streamed from YouTube on a Bluetooth speaker.
- Officers checked the owner’s mobile phone and confirmed the track had been played via YouTube.
- A case was registered under Section 197(1)(d) for acts prejudicial to national integrity, an offence carrying up to three years’ imprisonment, a fine, or both.
- Shah says the playback was accidental, residents dispute that account, and police are investigating intent and any prior similar incidents, with reports differing on whether the episode occurred December 31 or January 1.