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Press release published regarding underaged children featured on music videos is false

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FactSeeker observed a press release in a government letterhead stating that parents of children under 18 who appear in music videos which are not educational would receive a jail term of three months, and a fine of 100,000 rupees.

by Anonymous |

October 4, 2024

The alleged press release further stated that the children participating in such videos would be sent for rehabilitation.

FactSeeker noted that the alleged press release was published a year ago, and the story published by FactSeeker is attached below:

https://shorturl.at/THATm

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