Haryana Police Removes 67 Haryanvi Songs Citing Glorification of Crime and Violence

Haryana Police's Special Task Force has removed 67 Haryanvi songs from platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Gaana, citing concerns that the tracks glorify gang culture, firearms, violence, and hostility towards the justice system. Notices were issued under the IT Act and intermediary guidelines, prompting platforms to block or remove content. The police highlighted lyrics promoting criminal behavior and intimidation, aiming to prevent influence on impressionable youth. Popular artists affected include Masoom Sharma, Rahul Puthi, and Raj Marwar, with some songs having millions of views prior to removal.