{
  "id": 14747145,
  "title": "Maharashtra Cyber Summons Yo Yo Honey Singh Again, Calls Comedians Harsh Gujral & Madhur Virli For Questioning",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/maharashtra-cyber-summons-yo-yo-honey-singh-again-calls-comedians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:25:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/maharashtra-cyber-summons-yo-yo-honey-singh-again-calls-comedians-harsh-gujral-madhur-virli-for-questioning"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber Agency has issued a fresh summons to rapper Yo Yo Honey Singh, mandating his appearance on October 16 after he missed a previous summons on October 5. The summons is in response to allegedly inappropriate comments he made during a concert in New Delhi, which became viral on social media. The video clip sparked criticism due to a perceived indecent reference to sexual activity in cars. Following a complaint, the agency launched an investigation and registered a case. The officer stated that repeated non-compliance with summons could lead to a court approach. Yo Yo Honey Singh has since issued a video apology, explaining that he aimed to deliver a message about the risks of unprotected sex and sexually transmitted diseases among young people using language he deemed suitable for Generation Z. He acknowledged the appropriateness of his expression and apologized. If he misses the October 16 summons, the agency may seek a court order. Meanwhile, two comedians, Harsh Gujral and Madhur Virli, have been summoned by Maharashtra Cyber on October 19 over allegedly obscene and objectionable remarks during their comedy performances. The investigation was initiated following a complaint of inappropriate language. Further details on the allegations and the agency's findings are yet to be disclosed.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Maharashtra Cyber has issued a fresh summons to rapper and singer Hirdesh Singh, popularly known as Yo Yo Honey Singh, directing him to appear before the agency on October 16 after he failed to appear in response to an earlier summons issued on October 5. The case relates to allegedly objectionable remarks made by Singh during a concert in New Delhi. A video clip of the performance…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}