Tateeree row: Haryana Police on Monday said they have removed as many as 857 online links related to rapper Badshah’s track ‘Tateeree,’ which kicked up a row and invited FIR against the artist over alleged objectionable content. As per police, the action was carried out in coordination with major social media platforms, and includes the removal of 154 videos from YouTube as well as 703 reels from Instagram.

FIR was registered against Badshah on March 6

The controversy stems from a complaint lodged in Haryana’s Panchkula on March 6, which turned into a First Information Report (FIR). The complaint alleged that the music video contained derogatory visuals and lyrics, objectifying minor girls and women. The police said that notices have been issued to platforms, directing the removal of all formats of the song, including re-uploads and short-form content, as part of efforts to curtail its circulation.

Tateeree row: Haryana DGP vows zero tolerance on offensive content

Haryana’s Director General of Police (DGP) Ajay Singhal said that any material undermining the dignity of minor girls and women would not be tolerated. He added that surveillance has been intensified across digital platforms to ensure compliance with legal directives and to reinforce accountability. Additional Director General of Police and Panchkula Commissioner Sibash Kabiraj also chipped in, saying that individuals sharing or creating content using the banned track would face strict legal consequences. 

Artist joins probe, police inform court

On March 19, Haryana police informed the Punjab and Haryana High Court that singer-rapper Badshah had joined the investigation. After the song stirred a controversy and Haryana State Commission for Women (SCW) issued summons to Badshah, he later issued a public apology via social media. In his video message, he expressed regret if the song had hurt sentiments of the people and added that the song had been taken down from all digital platforms. 

He also challenged the Haryana SCW orders, which had directed authorities to register an FIR and carry out his arrest. However, the state counsel clarified before the court that no coercive action would be taken on the basis of that specific directive. Subsequently, the petitioner chose not to pursue the matter further.

Tateeree row: Police continue monitoring, enforcement

With the issue continuing to spark debate, the Haryana Police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining a safe digital environment. Officials underscored that monitoring will remain stringent, signalling continued action against violators as the row linked to the song unfolds.

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