Samay, Ranveer, Ashish & Others Booked Amid Row Over Vulgar Remarks
In a recent development, a police case has been filed in Assam against several popular YouTubers, including Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Apoorva Mukhija, over an episode of “India’s Got Latent”. The FIR also names Ashish Chanchlani and Jaspreet Singh, accusing them and the other content creators of “promoting obscenity and engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion”.
The row erupted after Allahbadia made a joke about “watching parents have sex” during an episode of the show, which has sparked widespread outrage and criticism. The FIR was filed at the Panjuri Police Station in Assam’s Kamrup district, and it is alleged that the YouTubers’ actions were in violation of Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with the sale of obscene books, etc.
The episode in question, which was uploaded to the “India’s Got Latent” YouTube channel, features a discussion between the YouTubers about their personal experiences and preferences. However, Allahbadia’s comment about watching parents have sex has been widely condemned as inappropriate and offensive.
The FIR alleges that the YouTubers’ actions were an attempt to “promote obscenity and indecency” and to “corrupt the morals of the youth”. It also claims that the content creators failed to comply with the guidelines and rules set by the YouTube community and the Indian government.
The Assam police have taken cognizance of the matter and have launched an investigation into the allegations. The YouTubers have been booked under Section 292 of the Indian Penal Code, which carries a maximum punishment of two years imprisonment and a fine.
The controversy has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many people expressing outrage and disgust at Allahbadia’s comment. Others have come to his defense, arguing that the joke was meant to be humorous and that it was taken out of context.
However, the authorities have made it clear that they will not tolerate any form of obscenity or indecency on social media. The Assam police have issued a statement saying that they will take strict action against anyone who promotes or engages in such activities.
This is not the first time that the YouTubers have been in the news for their controversial comments. Earlier, they were criticized for making light of a serious issue, such as the death of a young woman who was allegedly harassed and molested by a group of men in a public place.
The controversy has also raised questions about the lack of regulation and oversight on social media platforms. Many people have called for stricter regulations and guidelines to be put in place to prevent the spread of obscene and offensive content.
In conclusion, the FIR filed against the YouTubers is a welcome move towards promoting a positive and respectful online environment. The authorities have sent a strong message that they will not tolerate any form of obscenity or indecency on social media, and that they will take strict action against anyone who promotes or engages in such activities.
As the debate continues to rage on, it is clear that the issue of obscenity and indecency on social media is a complex and multifaceted one. However, it is also clear that the authorities and the public must work together to promote a positive and respectful online environment.
