Bihar Police Investigate Viral Video of Bhojpuri Singer's Stage Incident
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Patna, March 16 (NationPress) Authorities have embarked on an investigation following the rise of a video that allegedly depicts a Bhojpuri artist hurling a female dancer off the stage during a wedding celebration in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar. The occurrence reportedly transpired on March 11 in Mauna village. In the circulated footage, Bhojpuri performer Dhananjay Sharma is observed lifting a female dancer during his act and forcefully pushing her off the stage towards the audience.
The clip captures the performance unfolding when, unexpectedly, the singer lifts the dancer and sends her crashing into the crowd, leaving attendees stunned.
In the wake of the video's circulation, numerous social media users condemned the action as hazardous and degrading towards the performer, with many calling for penalties against the singer.
After the video gained widespread attention online, Sharma issued a statement in his defense.
He explained that the incident followed a confrontation on stage.
Sharma asserted that some dancers had attempted to shove him off the stage, allegedly inflicting scratches during the scuffle.
“There was an effort to throw me off the stage. I pursued one of the models and tried to return her to the stage, but I miscalculated the distance, leading her to fall into the crowd,” Sharma remarked.
He also mentioned that he possesses approximately 37 minutes of complete video footage of the event, urging viewers to watch the full clip before making judgments.
Officials at the Rajepur Police Station have acknowledged the viral video and commenced an investigation into the occurrence.
Police officer Garima Kumari stated that the police became aware of the situation through social media.
“The video circulating shows the singer throwing a dancer off the stage. Another video featuring the involved woman has emerged, in which she reportedly claims the act was in good humor and that she holds no grievances,” the officer noted.
She indicated that further legal measures would be taken if a formal complaint is lodged regarding the incident.
Authorities confirmed that the investigation is ongoing as they scrutinize the authenticity and context of the viral footage.