What about ‘Chak Lo Revolver’? Haryana singers fume as cops hit pause on 67 songs that glorify gangsters; Masoom Sharma cites Punjabi music | Chandigarh News
CHANDIGARH: Haryanvi singer Masoom Sharma has defended the region’s music industry following state government’s move to remove songs promoting gun culture and violence from YouTube. Reacting to the decision, Sharma said:, “The real solution is that if something is problematic, there should be proper laws made and implemented across the country. I would even welcome laws against obscenity. Similarly, apps that mislead and corrupt youth, like gambling apps that are rampant these days, should also be banned. There are many issues that need attention, and targeting individual artists alone does not solve the problem...” He added, “the day the film industry here develops and reaches a good standard, from that day onwards, the music industry and cinema of Haryana will have a dominant presence everywhere, just like Bollywood.” In a major crackdown, the special task force (STF) and cyber unit of Haryana Police acted against 67 songs that they said glorified gangsterism, weapons, and violence. These tracks had been uploaded on YouTube, Spotify, and other music platforms, according to a police official on Tuesday. Investigators found that such songs influenced youth, glorified gangsters, and portrayed an unrealistic image of luxury associated with criminal life, pushing young people towards crime. Most of the content was either removed or blocked. Haryana Police said this action marked the beginning of stricter oversight. Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal described the move as “a crucial step taken in the interest of society and the younger generation.” He said the aim was “not merely to stop crime, but to save young people from stepping into the world of crime.” “The truth is that the lives of such criminals are filled with hardships, dangers, and, ultimately, legal consequences. Often, their families also suffer because of their criminal activities,” the DGP added, emphasising that no platform would be allowed to host content that promoted crime culture.
