Police in Maharashtra’s Jalna district have registered a case against the principal of a private school and two teachers over allegations that students performed to a Pakistani song during a school event.
The case was filed by Partur police on Thursday against Kids World English School principal Wazhiyoddin Siddiqui and two staff members under several sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including charges related to acts endangering national unity, promoting enmity, spreading misinformation, and creating public alarm.
Social Media Allegations Trigger Action
The controversy began after videos and posts on social media claimed that during the school’s annual gathering in March 2025, students danced to what was described as a Pakistani song.
Some posts also alleged that an image of Pakistani extremist Mumtaz Qadri was shown during the performance, leading to outrage and calls for strict action.
Local BJP MLA Babanrao Lonikar demanded action against the school management and even called for the cancellation of the school’s recognition.
School Denies Charges
Responding to the allegations, principal Siddiqui strongly denied that any Pakistani song was used.
He clarified that the music played during the performance was from the popular Turkish TV series Diriliş: Ertuğrul, commonly known as Ertugrul Ghazi.
“The music was from Ertugrul Ghazi, not a Pakistani song. The image shown was also of an actor from the series. Some people edited the visuals and spread false claims on social media,” Siddiqui told reporters.
Police Investigation Underway
Police officials said the matter is under investigation and they are verifying the authenticity of the claims, including the source of the music and the visuals shown during the programme.
Authorities said further action will depend on the findings of the probe. The incident has sparked debate in the area, with many questioning whether the allegations were genuine or the result of misinformation circulated online.
