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KOLKATA: Netizens fume on social media against the video of two girls seen singing the national anthem. The girls were also seen smoking cigarettes and singing the national anthem disdainfully. The video posted on social media had gone viral in a short time.

Many including a lawyer of Kolkata High Court sought action against the girls. There are also reports that some have lodged complaint in the cyber cell. When the incident sparked a controversy, the girls deleted the video.

Hello @KolkataPolice
These 2 woke girls are insulting our National Anthem by trying to sing it disdainfully..

Bhagwan mujhe kisi bhi janam me Kolkata me paida mat kijo pic.twitter.com/fAVmW3YHeH

— Deeksha Singh 🌸 (@Introvert__077) April 9, 2023

The girls explained that such a video was made for fun. A case has been registered and an investigation has started, said Barackpore police commissioner. Their social media accounts are being examined. Meantime, there are reports that the girls are minors.