Indian-origin rapper jailed for promoting racism

SINGAPORE: An Indian-origin rapper was sentenced to six-weeks in jail on Tuesday for attempting to promote feelings of ill will between different racial and religious groups in Singapore.

Subhas Govin Prabhakar Nair (31) was convicted of four charges in July for posting messages on social media between July 2019 and March 2021, which the prosecution described as inflammatory in nature. Nair's lawyer told the court on Tuesday that the musician maintains his position of not being guilty of the offences, and added that his client intends to appeal against his conviction and sentence. For attempting to promote feelings of ill will between racial or religious groups in Singapore, one can face a jail term of up to three years, a fine or both. IANS

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