Dehradun, April 17 -- Haryana State Commission for Women has summoned Haryanvi folk singer Masoom Sharma over alleged verbal abuse during a college event held in Dehradun earlier this month.

Earlier, a police case was also registered in connection with the incident. According to official documents, the event took place on April 10 at the college.

Masoom Sharma stated that his family had been facing harassment from some people who claim to be criminals. He said the pressure and threats affected his mental state, leading to the outburst on stage.

"The matter is that some people who call themselves criminals, they have harassed me several times, and they are harassing my family. My uncle's son called me and said that they would kill me......