Rakhi Sawant summoned by Maharashtra cyber cell over Ranveer Allabadia- Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent controversy

Rakhi Sawant has been summoned by the Maharashtra cyber cell for questioning on February 27 regarding controversial remarks made by YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia during an episode of India’s Got Latent. Although Sawant was not a panellist in the specific episode featuring Allahbadia, she has appeared as a guest on the show created by comedian Samay Raina in the past.

Rakhi Sawant summoned in India’s Got Latent controversy

According to ANI News, Ashish Chanchlani and Ranveer Allahbadia are also required to provide their statements to the cyber cell on February 24. Comedian Samay Raina, who was previously summoned to appear before the cyber cell on February 18, was denied an extension until March 17 after failing to attend and has received a second summons.

IG Yashasvi Yadav said, “FIR has been registered against all members who played roles in all episodes of the show. Authorities had ordered the removal of all videos under investigation and mandated the deactivation of the show’s account until the inquiry concludes. Cyber officials initially took down the first controversial video and later directed comedian Samay Raina to remove all content related to the case.”

Updates on the IGL controversy

To date, the cyber cell has summoned a total of 42 individuals, including artists, producers, and influencers, in connection with this issue. “India’s Got Latent” is a YouTube series led by Samay Raina with a rotating panel of guests. The controversy erupted when Ranveer Allahbadia reportedly made obscene comments during an episode, provoking widespread outrage and resulting in multiple FIRs filed against those involved across several states, including Maharashtra and Assam. On February 18, the Supreme Court provided Allahbadia with interim protection from arrest but criticized him for his “dirty and perverted” remarks.

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