Entertainment: In the midst of an ongoing controversy, popular YouTuber and comedian Samay Raina appeared before the Crime Branch of the Guwahati Police on April 5 in connection with a case accusing him and four other social media influencers of promoting obscenity in a publicly accessible online show.
According to police officials, Raina, who had earlier informed authorities that he was abroad, presented himself for questioning before the investigating officer and had his statement officially recorded. The case, filed on February 10, alleges that Raina and fellow content creators—Ranveer Allahbadia, Ashish Chanchlani, Jaspreet Singh, and Apoorva Makhija—engaged in vulgar and sexually explicit conversations that violated standards of public decency and morality.
The case has been registered under multiple provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), the Information Technology Act, the Cinematograph Act of 1952, and the Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act, 1986.
Ranveer Allahbadia, also known as BeerBiceps, had earlier appeared before the police on March 7, during which he was questioned for over four hours. Officials stated that Allahbadia cooperated fully and has assured his continued support in the investigation. Although the Supreme Court granted him protection from arrest, the apex court criticized his remarks, calling them “vulgar.”
Ashish Chanchlani was the first to appear before the Guwahati Police on February 27 and had already secured anticipatory bail from the Gauhati High Court on February 7.
Meanwhile, Jaspreet Singh and Apoorva Makhija are yet to appear for questioning, citing their absence from the country. The Crime Branch has reissued summons to both individuals, following emails they sent requesting time.
In addition to the YouTubers, the FIR also names the owner of the premises where the controversial show was filmed, further widening the scope of the investigation. As the case unfolds, all eyes remain on how India’s digital content regulations evolve in response to growing concerns over online obscenity and responsible content creation.