The Assam police on Sunday said 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 controversial song bore a resemblance to a Bangladeshi protest song "Desh Ta Tomar Baaper Naki" by Ethun Babu and Mousumi Chowdhury, which meant 'Does the country belong to your father'.
Despite attracting criticism from various ethnic groups, the song by Altaf Hossain, who is a resident of Assam's Dhubri district, has garnered thousands of views on social media platforms.
His arrest also prompted a strong reaction from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who urged the public to adhere to the societal norms of the Assamese community.
"To integrate well into society, one must respect its core characteristics. If anyone promotes our civilisation, traditions, or cultural practices in a way that deviates from our norms, it will not be accepted. For example, if Bihu were to be altered into 'Miya Bihu', it would not be accepted by the Assamese people," he said.
Featured Video Of The Day
Video: Man Sits On Chair In Middle Of UP Road, Gets Hit By Truck
Manipur Chief Minister Slams Tejashwi Yadav Over "Racist" Jab At Himanta Sarma "Hindu, Muslim MLAs Sat Together": Himanta Sarma On Namaz Break Decision No 2-Hour Namaz Break In Assam Assembly On Fridays For Muslim MLAs Probe Agency Team At AAP MLA's Home, He Says It Plans To Arrest Him 27 Dead In Andhra, Telangana Rain Fury, PM Assures All Help: 10 Points "Paid The Worst Price": Israeli Families Bury Hostages Recovered From Gaza South Korea Launches Probe Into Telegram Over Online Sex Crimes Sensex Breaches 82,600, Nifty Crosses 25,300 As Markets Open At Record High Putin Accuses West Of Openly Persecuting Russian Journalists Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.