Assam Police files FIR against YouTubers for ‘vulgar discussion’ during comedy show

The Assam Police on Monday filed a first information report against content creators Ranveer Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, Samay Raina and Jaspreet Singh for allegedly “engaging in sexually explicit and vulgar discussion” on a comedy talent show.

“Investigation is currently underway,” said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

This came hours after the National Human Rights Commission wrote to streaming platform YouTube seeking the removal of a video containing “vulgar and explicit” remarks made by Allahbadia during an episode of the show India’s Got Latent, hosted by Raina, a comedian.

The episode was released on Sunday. Allahbadia, Mukhija and Singh participated in the show as guest judges.

In the episode, Allahbadia, known for his podcast and YouTube channel BeerBiceps, asked a contestant an explicit question relating to their parents. This was in line with the show’s pattern of provocative humour from judges and participants.

After the show was released, Nikhil Ruparel, a member of the National Students’ Union of India, had also approached the Bandra Magistrate Court seeking criminal action against the content creators for the “deeply offensive, obscene” statements, reported Bar and Bench.

The National Students’ Union of India is the student wing of the Congress.

“The repeated exposure to such language can normalise disrespectful behaviour, erode mutual respect, and desensitize young individuals to the consequences of their words, fostering an environment of hostility and…

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