# Security guard sacked for singing Rabindra Sangeet at work 2026-08-12T22:31:36+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet A private security guard in Kolkata, Sovan Chakraborty, has been dismissed after a video of him singing Rabindra Sangeet during duty hours went viral. His management cited unprofessional conduct" and violation of duty rules. Chakraborty told Times Now he had been warned many times before. The sacking has split opinion. Many online call it insensitive and want him reinstated or given a music break. Others argue workplace rules apply to all. Chakraborty, who studied music at Shantiniketan before financial hardship forced him to leave, said he now seeks a new job. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: cultural expression, Kolkata, labour rights, Rabindra Sangeet, viral video, West Bengal Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/security-guard-sacked-for-singing-rabindra-sangeet-at-work/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/security-guard-sacked-for-singing-rabindra-sangeet-at-work/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.