Guwahati, Sept 2: Assam police have arrested a Youtube singer in western Assam’s Dhubri district on Saturday for allegedly distorting a Bihu song.
According to police, they have arrested YouTuber and singer Altaf Hossain, known for his controversial version of Bihu songs, for allegedly inciting hostility against the state’s ethnic communities through his song.
The lyrics of the song by Altap Hussain bear resemblance to a Bangladeshi protest song “desh ta tomar baaper naki” by Ethun Babu and Mausumi.
The song, despite attracting criticism from various ethnic groups, has thousands of views on the social media.
The arrest of the YouTuber has also drawn a sharp reaction from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who said the people of Assam will not accept any ‘distortion’ of their culture and traditions.
Urging the public to adhere to the societal norms of the Assamese community, he said one must respect Assamese society’s core characteristics. He further warned that anyone trying to promote any deviation from the traditions or cultural practices of Assamese people will not be spared.
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