Singer Papon in trouble for 'affectionately' kissing minor

A complaint has been sent to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights.

Assamese singer Angarag Papon Mahanta has landed in trouble after a video of him inappropriately kissing a minor went viral. It happened on the sets of The Voice of India Kids Season 2, a reality show. Papon, a jury member was caught kissing a minor contestant. The video of the incident was shared on his Facebook timeline. Runa Bhuyan, a Supreme Court advocate took a strong exception to his act. She wrote to the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. However, the contestant’s father said it was just a ‘moment of affection’ and requested the media not to pursue it further. No police complaint has been filed in the matter till now.

Meanwhile, the singer also pleaded that it was just an act of affection and requested everyone not to drag the matter.

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