Ranveer Allahbadia Interrogated by Assam Police Over 'India Got Latent' Comments
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Synopsis
Ranveer Allahbadia, a controversial YouTuber, was interrogated by Assam Police in Guwahati regarding his objectionable comments made during the 'India Got Latent' show. His remarks have drawn significant backlash, leading to a formal case against him.
Key Takeaways
- Ranveer Allahbadia questioned by Assam Police.
- Related to controversial comments on 'India Got Latent'.
- Interrogation took place at Guwahati Crime Branch.
- Another YouTuber, Ashish Chanchlani, also questioned.
- Supreme Court involved regarding complaint transfer.
Guwahati, March 7 (NationPress) Notorious YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia faced questioning by the Assam Police in Guwahati on Friday, tied to his controversial remarks during the ‘India Got Latent’ program. The interrogation is currently taking place at the Crime Branch of the Guwahati Police.
Originally, Allahbadia was expected to meet with the Assam Police the week prior regarding his contentious comments made on the ‘India's Got Latent’ stage, which have incited significant backlash against him.
A formal case was filed against Allahbadia in Guwahati, prompting him to receive a summons to appear before the authorities.
Previously, the Guwahati Crime Branch also interrogated fellow YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani, who has been drawn into the controversy due to his statements on the same show.
His questioning continued for several hours following his arrival at the Crime Branch office.
Authorities queried him about various allegations before releasing him later in the day.
“Chanchlani attended the interrogation at the Crime Branch. He has cooperated with our investigation. We will contact him again if needed, but currently, he is not being summoned again. Others involved in the case have yet to respond to police notices and will receive new summonses soon,” reported Ankur Jain, Joint Police Commissioner of Guwahati.
On February 21, the Supreme Court directed the Governments of Maharashtra and Assam to address the YouTuber's plea to dismiss or transfer a formal complaint regarding the show's contentious comments to Mumbai.
Allahbadia's controversial remarks, made during an episode hosted by Samay Raina, led to his inclusion in the Assam FIR.
Due to his inappropriate comments about parents and sex during the show, Allahbadia, who is also known as BeerBiceps, has faced several formal complaints.
