Assam cops serve summons on comic over ‘obscene’ comment

GUWAHATI: Assam police have served a summons on slapstick comedian Jaspreet Singh, one of many 5 judges on the present India’s Obtained Latent going through authorized motion for its allegedly vulgar content material.
JCP Ankur Jain mentioned, “Summons had been issued to Apoorva Mukhija in Mumbai Saturday and Singh in Gurugram Sunday.” State police had beforehand served summons on Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina in Mumbai on Thursday.
Public outrage intensified after Allahbadia made an obscene comment. His assertion, extensively condemned as inappropriate and offensive, sparked a wave of backlash from varied sections of society, with many demanding accountability and an apology.
In the meantime, Ranveer Allahbadia issued one other apology on social media, expressing regret for his actions. He additionally voiced issues concerning the escalating scenario, revealing that each he and his household had been receiving dying threats.
“My group and I are cooperating with the police and all related authorities. I’ll observe due course of and stay out there to all companies. My comment about dad and mom was insensitive and disrespectful. It’s my ethical accountability to do higher, and I’m genuinely sorry. I’ve been receiving dying threats from folks saying they need to hurt me and kill my household. Some people have even entered my mom’s clinic, pretending to be sufferers. I’m scared and do not know what to do. However I’m not working away. I’ve full religion within the police and the judicial system,” Allahbadia mentioned.
On Monday, Guwahati crime department registered an FIR in opposition to these YouTubers primarily based on a grievance filed by one Alok Baruah relating to their alleged obscene remarks.