Patna: The Bihar government has ordered a statewide crackdown on the playing of obscene and double-meaning songs on public transport, warning that offenders could face fines and imprisonment.
Deputy chief minister and home minister Samrat Choudhary has instructed police to launch a special campaign targeting buses, auto-rickshaws, taxis, trains and other public places where such music is played, officials said. Following the directive, police units across the state have been placed on high alert.
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Choudhary said the public broadcast of vulgar songs had a “deeply negative impact” on society, undermining social values and threatening the dignity and safety of women. “This is no longer merely a moral concern,” he said, according to officials. “It is a serious issue of law and order and social security.”
The government has also expressed concern about the effect on children, arguing that repeated exposure to obscene lyrics in public spaces can influence young minds and behaviour. Choudhary described the trend as a form of “cultural pollution” that would not be tolerated.
Under the orders, district police chiefs have been asked to monitor transport vehicles and crowded public areas and to take legal action against violators. Penalties may include fines as well as jail terms, depending on the offence. Police have also begun using social media to raise public awareness about the ban.
State officials said the move was part of a broader effort to strengthen women’s safety and ensure a respectful environment in public places. “There will be no laxity in enforcing this decision,” the government said.
