By News Desk 
In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, folk singer Neha Singh Rathore has found herself in legal trouble after sharing several controversial videos and statements. An FIR has been officially lodged against her in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh’s capital, by a complainant named Abhay Singh.
Serious Charges Under IPC and IT Act
The FIR against Neha Singh Rathore lists multiple sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Information Technology Act. She faces charges under the following sections:
- Section 196 (1) (a), 196 (1) (b)
- Section 197 (1) (a), 197 (1) (b), 197 (1) (c), 197 (1) (d)
- Section 353 (1) (c), 353 (2)
- Section 302 and Section 152 of IPC (BNS) 2023
- Section 69A of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008
Authorities claim that Rathore’s posts could incite tensions, affecting national unity and public harmony by encouraging communal and caste-based divisions.
Neha Singh Rathore Reacts to the FIR
Reacting on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), Neha Singh Rathore commented sarcastically on the action taken against her. She posted:
“An FIR has been filed against me… it should be! After all, how can a simple girl dare to question in the world’s largest democracy? Thank you CM Yogi Adityanath, thank you PM Narendra Modi.”
Plea for Legal Help: “I Have Only 519 Rupees”
In another emotional post, Rathore appealed for legal assistance, stating:
“An FIR has been filed against me in Lucknow. Is there any lawyer who can help? I cannot afford legal fees. I have only ₹519 left in my ICICI Bank account, out of which ₹500 will be paid to a tabla player for recording a new song tomorrow.”
This post hints at her financial struggles and determination to continue her artistic expression despite the legal challenges.
Accusations Detailed in FIR
The FIR filed by Abhay Singh at Hazratganj Police Station accuses Neha Singh Rathore of using objectionable content to provoke religious and caste-based hatred. Authorities allege that her statements could lead to crimes targeting different communities and threaten the country’s internal peace and security.