Ravindra Singh Bhati. File photograph: Commons.wikimedia.org/LokeshSomani
“A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against independent MLA Ravindra Singh Bhati and five others for allegedly threatening folk singer Chotu Singh Rawna and insulting the women of his family,” police mentioned on Thursday (April 2, 2026).
Mr. Rawna lodged the FIR against the Sheo MLA and 5 others after an issue erupted over a touch upon social media.
The dispute arose after the singer made a touch upon a social media put up on Bhati allegedly ignoring the plea of a kid most cancers affected person.
The singer had posted in Hindi, “If you [child] were a reel star then all leaders would have been by your side.” Mr. Rawna alleged that after this remark, Mr. Bhati known as him and issued threats.
When the controversy escalated, Mr. Bhati’s supporters allegedly made insulting remarks on social media concerning the singer’s household and ladies, the FIR alleged.
“The FIR was registered on Wednesday [April 1, 2026] under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Sections 351 (2) (3) and 79. The case is being referred to the CID-CB for investigation,” SHO of Sheo police station Satya Prakash mentioned on Thursday (April 2, 2026). He mentioned a pen drive and sure paperwork have been submitted together with the criticism.
After the controversy escalated, representatives of the singer’s group submitted memorandums to district administration against the MLA. The MLA couldn’t be reached for feedback.
Published – April 02, 2026 02:07 pm IST
