Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Barber Arrested for Anti-National Song
A man in a salon in Maharashtra played a song on his phone that said 'Kashmir will become Pakistan'.
A police officer heard it and arrested the man.
A politician named Nitesh Rane said this was not acceptable and warned that such actions would not be tolerated.
He also said that people with a 'jihadist mindset' would face strict action.
This happened before important local elections, and the politician also made comments about who should be the mayor of Mumbai.
The police are also investigating why the man played the song and where it came from.
A 25-year-old barber, Abdul Rehman Shah, was arrested for playing an anti-national song in his salon in Naigaon, Palghar district.
The song, 'Kashmir will become Pakistan,' was played on a mobile phone via YouTube.
Shah was arrested under Section 197(1)(d) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for allegedly spreading content against India's sovereignty and unity.
Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane condemned the incident and warned of strict action against those displaying a 'jihadist mindset'.
Police are investigating the source of the audio content and the intent behind playing such songs in a public space.
- Who
- Abdul Rehman Sadruddin Shah, a 25-year-old barber, and Nitesh Rane, Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister
- What
- A barber was arrested for playing a song deemed anti-national in his salon
- When
- January 1, 2024, with political statements made on January 2, 2024
- Where
- Naigaon area of Palghar district, Maharashtra, India
- Why
- The song was deemed anti-national, leading to condemnation and legal action
- Location
- Naigaon, Palghar district, Maharashtra
- Incident Date
- January 1, 2024
- Song Source
- YouTube on a mobile phone
- Accused
- Abdul Rehman Sadruddin Shah (25 years old)
- Legal Action
- Arrested under Section 197(1)(d) of the Indian Penal Code
- Political Context
- Ahead of the 2026 Municipal Corporation elections
- Political Figure
- Nitesh Rane, Maharashtra Fisheries and Ports Minister
- Accused's Origin
- Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh
- Investigation Details
- Police are investigating the source and intent behind playing the song
Sources
Nitesh Rane Warns Of Strict Action As ‘Kashmir Banega Pakistan’ Song Played Near Mumbai Triggers Row Ahead Of Crucial Polls | WATCH Video
Salon owner arrested in Vasai for playing ‘Kashmir banega Pakistan’ song; it was an ‘accident’, he says
Barber held for playing ‘anti-national’ songs at his shop in Palghar district
