Maharashtra cyber cell rejects Yo Yo Honey Singh’s request to delay questioning, warns of lookout circular

Summary

•   MUMBAI: India’s popular rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has faced a setback after the Maharashtra Cyber Cell rejected his request to postpone his scheduled appearance for questioning and warned that a lookout circular could be issued against him if he fails to appear again.
• The cyber authorities, however, reportedly maintained their position that the investigation could not be delayed further and that the singer was expected to comply with the instructions issued to him.
• As of the latest reported development, the cyber authorities have rejected his request to postpone the October 16 appearance and warned of possible further action if he fails to comply.

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MUMBAI: India’s popular rapper and singer Yo Yo Honey Singh has faced a setback after the Maharashtra Cyber Cell rejected his request to postpone his scheduled appearance for questioning and warned that a lookout circular could be issued against him if he fails to appear again.

According to reports, Honey Singh had requested additional time to join the investigation, explaining that he was currently outside India. The singer sought permission to appear before the authorities on October 22 instead of October 16, the date originally scheduled for his questioning.

However, the Maharashtra Cyber Cell declined to accommodate the request and made it clear that his presence was required in connection with the ongoing investigation.

Officials reportedly warned that if the singer failed to appear as directed, despite citing his overseas commitments, the authorities could initiate proceedings to issue a lookout circular against him.