Child protection officer writes to Pune police chief over Honey Singh, says his songs ‘glorify alcohol, drugs’

The officer asked the police department to ensure the contents of Singh's programme remain ‘appropriate, and socially responsible.’

Honey Singh has been mired in controversy for his songs. A day after the Delhi HC ordered the immediate takedown of the song Volume 1 by Badshah and him, released in 2006–07 under their collaboration Mafia Mundeer, a new complaint has arrived. As per the latest update from news agency PTI, Pune district child protection officer Mangesh Jadhav has written to city Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar raising concerns about the songs of rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, which he alleged "glorify alcohol, drugs and gun culture".

Honey Singh's songs can have a bad impact on children's mental health, said the Child protection officer. (Instagram)

What the letter said about Honey Singh's songs

Mangesh Jadhav wrote the letter on Thursday, following a complaint submitted to the Maharashtra Women and Child Development Department by one Dr Punditrao Dharenavar from Chandigarh. In the letter, he asked the police department to ensure the contents of Honey Singh's programme remain "appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards".

"Honey Singh songs such as One Bottle Down, Char Bottle Vodka, Manali Trance, This Party Getting Hot, Makhana, Goliyan, and Millionaire glorify alcohol, drugs and gun culture. In the Honey Singh live concert, minors (less than 18 years) are allowed. If he sings such songs, children can get a bad impact on their mental health," Jadhav's letter said.

Singh used "vulgar language" on stage during his show in Mumbai on March 28, the letter added. It was an apparent reference to Singh's 'My Story' tour event in the metropolis, during which he belted out songs like "Millionaire", "Desi Kalakar", "Mafia Mundeer" and "Dope Shope".

"Therefore, you are advised to ensure the content of the programme remains appropriate, socially responsible and in conformity with child protection principles and statutory safeguards," said Jadhav's letter to the police commissioner.

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Meanwhile, Honey Singh also postponed his Pune concert, scheduled for April 4, to April 18. Taking to his Instagram account, the singer wrote, “Despite being completely sold out for Saturday (04.04.2026), we have to reschedule the show to 18.04.2026 due to anticipated rain and thunderstorms. This decision has been made in line with the government advisory, as the safety of my fans remains the top priority. All tickets purchased will remain valid for the new date (18.04.2026).”

The Delhi High Court has also directed Honey Singh and Badshah to immediately take down their 2006–07 song Volume 1 from all social media platforms. The court observed that the song is grossly vulgar, patently obscene, and derogatory towards women, artistic values, and social norms.

(via inputs from PTI)