Amid swirling controversy, singer Neha Singh Rathore made her way to Hazratganj police station in Lucknow on Monday, embodying Supreme Court-mandated cooperation in a case stemming from her explosive online expressions. Arrest on hold, she arrived to support the probe into multiple FIRs.
‘Per the Supreme Court’s order for 11 AM on January 19, I’ve come to the station and pledge complete assistance in the inquiry,’ she informed media personnel.
Flashback to the Pahalgam terror outrage in J&K, marked by faith-selective tourist killings. Rathore’s posts and the May 2025 song ‘Chaukidaru Kayar Ba’—slamming the BJP regime—ignited a firestorm.
Complaints flooded in: 318 at Varanasi’s Lanka thana, over 500 overall. Allegations range from eroding national unity to inciting discord, with Pakistani outlets gleefully amplifying her material for propaganda.
Hazratganj’s FIR leads the charge. High Court rebuffed her December 5, 2025 bail plea; summons ensued. Supreme Court relief on January 8 prioritized investigation over detention.
This chapter in Rathore’s saga reflects broader debates on speech freedoms clashing with patriotism. Her proactive stance may sway proceedings, keeping the spotlight on accountability and rights.