An FIR has been registered against the principal, a teacher and an event anchor associated with a private school in Maharashtra’s Jalna district following outrage over an annual day performance in which schoolchildren allegedly danced to the controversial song “Gustakh-e-Nabi Ki Ek Saza” while carrying mock swords and with images linked to Pakistani extremist figures displayed in the background.
According to the FIR registered at Partur Police Station on 18 June 2026, the accused have been identified as Principal Mohammad Vajiyoddin Tarekh Siddiqui, teacher Sheikh Sajid Abdul Gani, and event anchor Ujma Tabassum Rahim Sheikh of Kids World English School, Partur.
The case has been registered under Sections 152, 196(1)(a), 197, 353(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to allegations including acts prejudicial to national integration, promotion of enmity between groups, circulation of inflammatory content, public mischief and common intention.
The FIR states that an inquiry was initiated after a video and social media post highlighted a performance during the school’s annual gathering in which students allegedly danced to the song “Gustakh-e-Nabi Ki Ek Saza, Sar Tan Se Juda, Sar Tan Se Juda.”
Investigators noted that the phrase “Sar Tan Se Juda” was repeatedly heard in the song played during the performance.
The complaint further alleges that photographs of Pakistani extremist Mumtaz Qadri were displayed on the background screen during the performance.
Qadri, a former police commando in Pakistan, gained international notoriety after assassinating Punjab Governor Salman Taseer in 2011 over Taseer’s opposition to Pakistan’s blasphemy laws.
According to the FIR, images used in the presentation were allegedly sourced from the Turkish television series Ertugrul Ghazi, while photographs of Qadri were also displayed during the event.
The complaint states that sixth-standard students performed with imitation swords while the song was played before parents, students and other attendees at the annual function held at the Nagar Parishad Cultural Hall in Partur.
School Officials Named In FIR
The FIR records statements allegedly made during the preliminary inquiry in which school representatives said that the programme had been organised under the supervision of school authorities.
Investigators have named Principal Mohammad Vajiyoddin Tarekh Siddiqui and teacher Sheikh Sajid Abdul Gani, alleging that they were involved in selecting and approving the performance. The FIR also names event anchor Ujma Tabassum Rahim Sheikh, alleging that she repeated the controversial slogan while conducting the programme.
Police have alleged that despite being educated individuals aware of constitutional and legal provisions relating to communal harmony and public order, the accused permitted the performance and its associated visuals to be presented before children and the public.
Treeni IMPACT 🔥
BIG BREAKING: After Treeni’s viral video exposé of Kids World English School’s annual day dance on “Gustakh Nabi Ki Ek Saza”, FIR has been registered against:
> Principal Mohammad Vajiyoddin Tarekh Siddiqui
> Teacher Sheikh Sajid Abdul Gani
> Anchor Ujma… https://t.co/x0OfNGI4Hj pic.twitter.com/apDXWS9nF2— Treeni (@treeni) June 18, 2026
Background: Viral Video Triggered National Attention
The controversy first erupted after a video from the school’s annual day programme went viral on social media on 16 June 2026 after it was shared by activist handle Treeni. The footage appeared to show children dancing with mock swords to “Gustakh-e-Nabi Ki Ek Saza” while images associated with Mumtaz Qadri and characters from Ertugrul Ghazi appeared on a screen behind them.
The video sparked widespread criticism and complaints to authorities, including the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), Maharashtra Police and district officials.
At the time, the school’s management reportedly claimed that the viral footage was from an older event and stated that the LED display had been managed by an external contractor. School representatives also said they were unaware of how the controversial images appeared on the screen.
However, following a preliminary inquiry, Partur Police proceeded with the registration of the FIR on June 18.
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