Humane Sagar’s death controversy: Another complaint filed against manager Dinesh Behera at Mahila PS in Cuttack

The controversy over the death of renowned Odia playback singer Humane Sagar has intensified after a fresh written complaint was filed against his manager, Dinesh Behera, at the Cuttack Mahila Police Station on Saturday.

Sources reported that a local social organisation, the State Human Rights Council, submitted the complaint alleging verbal abuse and misconduct towards the singer’s mother, and demanded a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading up to his death.

According to the organisation, Dinesh Behera allegedly used abusive language and behaved inappropriately with Humane’s mother. The group has urged the police to initiate strict legal action, stating that the misconduct and the events surrounding the singer’s final days must be examined in detail.

New Questions Surface Over Singer’s Final Performance

The controversy surrounding Humane Sagar’s death had already intensified after videos emerged from his November 9 performance at a star hotel in Bhubaneswar.

In the footage, the singer was seen repeatedly pausing, struggling to breathe, and visibly unable to perform.  Audience members who attended the event stated that his condition appeared alarming.

Several remarked that his voice sounded drastically different, and it was clear that he was physically strained. These videos have now gone viral, prompting renewed questions about whether Humane was compelled to perform despite his poor health.

Separate FIR Filed Alleging Financial Mismanagement

Earlier, on November 26, filmmaker Jitu Raut lodged a formal complaint at Cuttack Madhupatna Police Station, seeking a high-level probe into the singer’s financial dealings and professional management.

The FIR alleged that income earned by Humane Sagar may have been siphoned off and that individuals handling his career may have ignored his deteriorating condition.

Raut stated that he acted based on concerns shared by the singer’s family, including his mother, who reportedly mentioned names such as Dinesh, Arpita, and Prashant. He added that decisive action was necessary to bring clarity to the financial and medical issues raised after Humane’s passing.

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Demand for Transparent Investigation Grows

The Odia music fraternity continues to express grief as the spotlight now remains on the singer’s health, professional pressures, alleged exploitation and the circumstances preceding his death. Emotional appeals from his family and mentor have amplified calls for a comprehensive probe.

Police officials are yet to comment on the proceedings of the investigations and progress on the two registered cases.