The Maharashtra Cyber Department has taken action against podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia, comedian Samay Raina, and other artists. It registered an FIR against them for allegedly sharing obscene content on the YouTube show India’s Got Latent. This move came after widespread public outrage over their controversial remarks.
Assam Police Filed a Case Earlier
A day before the Mumbai FIR, the Assam Police had also registered a case against Allahbadia. Meanwhile, the cyber department decided to summon around 30 guests who appeared on the show since its launch. According to the sources, police official confirmed this development.
Authorities Take Strict Action
The Cyber Cell filed the FIR on its own after Allahbadia’s comments sparked controversy. Officials booked the case under relevant IT Act sections. They also demanded the removal of all 18 episodes of the show.
During the investigation, officers found that many participants, judges, and guests used “vulgar and obscene” language. As a result, the department identified individuals linked to the show and plans to take action.
Following the backlash, multiple complaints were filed in Mumbai against Allahbadia, Apoorva Mukhija, and Samay Raina. The accusations center on their alleged use of abusive language. Notably, influencers like Ashish Chanchlani and Jaspreet Singh also appeared in an episode.
NCW Summons Content Creators
The National Commission for Women (NCW) strongly condemned the remarks made on India’s Got Latent. It summoned Allahbadia, Raina, Mukhija, Chanchlani, and Jaspreet Singh, along with producers Tushar Poojari and Saurabh Bothra.
In a statement, the NCW said, “These comments, which have sparked widespread public outrage, violate the dignity and respect owed to every individual, particularly in a society that upholds equality and mutual respect.”
The commission scheduled the hearing for February 17 at 12 PM at its New Delhi office. It has asked all the accused to appear in person.
YouTube Removes Episode; Parliament Discusses Issue
As the controversy escalated, Mumbai Police visited Allahbadia’s residence on Tuesday. Meanwhile, YouTube removed the controversial episode. The issue even reached Parliament, where Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske raised concerns during Zero Hour.
Mhaske demanded stricter social media regulations. He argued that influencers misuse free speech. “The inappropriate things they said yesterday should be censored. There should be censorship on influencers’ content, and today I also raised this issue in Parliament, suggesting that action should be taken against them,” he told the sources.
Despite Allahbadia’s apology, where he admitted his remarks were a “lapse in judgment,” the controversy continues to grow.
