An FIR has been filed against renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who sang the hit number "Ya Ali" from Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Gangster", for allegedly showing disrespect to the National Flag on Independence Day
FIR filed against 'Ya Ali' singer Zubeen Garg
Morigaon: An FIR has been filed against renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who sang the hit number "Ya Ali" from Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Gangster", for allegedly showing disrespect to the National Flag on Independence Day.
Zubeen Garg. File pic/Satyajit Desai
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Raju Mahanta, RTI activist of Morigaon district in Assam, alleged Zubeen hoisted the National Flag wearing half pants and did not sing the National Anthem and instead crooned a song inappropriate for the occasion at his residence on August 15.
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A photo of the singer, hoisting the Tricolour, was posted on his Facebook page, the FIR stated.
Police registered the FIR under case number 502/15 (containing defamatory matter) against the singer, who could not be contacted for his reaction.
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