An FIR has been filed against renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, who sang the hit number Ya Ali from the Kangana Ranaut-starrer Gangster. The singer allegedly showed disrespect to the National Flag on Independence Day.
Raju Mahanta, an RTI activist of Morigaon district in Assam, alleged that Zubeen hoisted the National Flag wearing shorts and did not sing the National Anthem – instead crooning a song totally inappropriate for the occasion – at his residence on August 15.
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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