Singer slapped with sedition case for remark on Pahalgam

LUCKNOW: An FIR was lodged against folk singer Neha Singh Rathore at Hazratganj police station for allegedly making objectionable remarks on social media regarding the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

Rathore, known for her folk songs and political commentary, allegedly used her X handle (@NehaSinghRathore) to post videos and statements questioning the deaths of the innocent victims in the Pahalgam attack. The posts reportedly made provocative statements that challenged the sanctity of the victims' deaths, inciting division along religious lines, says the complaint.

The FIR, filed by poet Abhay Pratap Singh alias Abhay Singh 'Nirbhik', alleges that Rathore's remarks were not only inappropriate but also anti-national. The complaint alleges that her statements went viral in Pakistan, where they were praised by individuals and media outlets who viewed her comments as critical of India. Rathore's posts are reportedly being used by Pakistani media to fuel negative narratives against India.