Singer Papon has landed in trouble for a controversial video which is doing the rounds on internet. In the video, Papon can be seen kissing the girl- who is a contestant on a reality TV show in which Papon is her mentor. The viral video has elicited strong response from internet and social media users. Some are applauding media for highlighting this issue as child abuse is a sensitive and important issue:
I am glad media channels are discussing the #Papon issue - let us also discuss the kind of abuse street children face!! Recently we also saw the case of the brutal rape & murder of 8year old Asifa - are children safe? Predators on the streets, predators pretending to be mentors
— Shehzad Jai Hind (@Shehzad_Ind) February 23, 2018
One user also tweeted how it was completely inappropriate for Papon to kiss the girl and the behaviour was completely unbecoming of a mentor:
Here is #Papon 's video. Found his behaviour with the minor girl he is mentoring totally inappropriate. Pulling her face and kissing the girl is totally uncalled for no matter how affectionate you feel as her mentor. This definitely comes under "Bad Touch". #ProtectOurChildren pic.twitter.com/MJe8wzd0sb
— ruchi kokcha (@ruchikokcha) February 23, 2018
Some also questioned and raised suspicion on reality TV shows involving children saying that this case has only strengthened that suspicion:
I have always been sceptical of reality shows involving kids for several reasons.
The allegations of abuse on #papon have only strengthened my opinion.
— iDoc (@drvivarora) February 23, 2018
Questions were raised about Papon’s decision and some wondered if he has got his career in danger by indulging in this act:
#papon risks getting his entire career jeopardized, thanks to a shameful, irresponsible, criminal act.
A complaint under posco act has been filed.
— Yamini Kalra (@Yyamiiiniii) February 23, 2018
There were some who thought that it could also be a publicity stunt to promote the show:
It seems a publicity stunt as it happened on a reality show n the minor girl ws frm Assam too jst like #Papon
— Hetal Oza (@hetal007_oza) February 23, 2018
There were also some tweets in support of singer Papon saying that the reality may not be what the video suggests:
Very true - these things happen in the heat of the moment - I am sure he did not act as a Pevert - We do not know recation of the kid & her family #papon
— Anil Kamath (@kamathanil60) February 23, 2018
Girls father has defended #Papon and now this controversy should be put to rest. It must've been very traumatic for the little girl. https://t.co/tQlclF2xIO
— Nimbu Masala 🇮🇳 (@anshulbhartiya) February 23, 2018
A Supreme Court lawyer has filed complaint against Papon and a case has been registered against him under Protection of Children From Sexual Offences Act (POSCO). Singer Papon has not given any reaction neither has he commented on the case till now.
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