India, April 19 -- A singer in his late 20s, known for Mewati songs, was arrested in Nuh on Friday for allegedly glorifying gun culture, criminal activities and violence through his songs and videos, police said on Saturday.

Investigators said he was produced before a court on Saturday and sent to judicial custody. Police said the singer operated a YouTube channel and a Facebook page where he had recently uploaded a video song. The lyrics allegedly promoted the use of illegal firearms, extortion and violence. The video was flagged by the social media monitoring cell after it began circulating widely.

HT has withheld the singer's identity, as he and his legal representatives could not be reached for comment.

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