Rapper and singer Honey Singh appeared before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday, October 16 and recorded his statement in connection with a complaint regarding alleged objectionable comments during a concert in New Delhi in January 2026. A police officer confirmed his appearance.
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The 43-year-old singer was summoned for questioning after a Mumbai resident filed a complaint over the alleged remark. After this, the Maharashtra Cyber Police registered a case and called him for questioning.
According to the information shared by the cyber cell, Honey Singh was summoned three times before but he did not appear citing presence abroad.
The authorities issued another summons directing him to appear on October 16. A senior official of the cyber cell had warned that the process of issuing a Look Out Circular (LOC) could be initiated if the singer fails to comply with the latest summons.
According to sources, Honey Singh appeared before the investigating officers on Friday and was questioned for more than two hours. After the interrogation, the singer left the premises without answering questions from the media.
Why did the Maharashtra Cyber Cell call Honey Singh?
The case relates to alleged lewd comments made by Honey Singh during a concert in Delhi in January 2026. A video clip of the performance was later widely circulated on social media, drawing criticism from many users.
According to a previous report, the comments allegedly included a lewd reference to having sex in cars. Following the online backlash, a Mumbai resident approached the cyber police with a complaint, asking authorities to register a case against the rapper.
Honey Singh later released a video apologizing, admitting that his choice of words had offended people. Explaining his intention, he said, “Looking at the large number of Gen Z, I tried to convey the message in a language that they would like. However, I deeply regret that the way I conveyed this message was inappropriate and not accepted by many people. I sincerely apologize,” he said in his video.
Honey Singh faced legal action Volume 1 Earlier this year
The latest controversy comes months after Honey Singh faced legal scrutiny over his song lyrics. Volume 1.
In April 2026, the Delhi High Court directed the Center to remove links to the song from social media and file-sharing platforms. During the hearing, the court described the track as “highly obscene, obscene and offensive to women”.
The court also emphasized that artistic freedom and freedom of expression cannot be used as a defense for this type of content.
Known for songs like Honey Singh Brown color, lungi dance And Desi Clockerhas been a leading name in India’s music industry for over a decade. His appearance before the Maharashtra Cyber Cell on Friday comes amid renewed scrutiny over comments he allegedly made during a Delhi concert.
(Inputs by Rutik Gankwar)