Assam cops serve summons on comedian over ‘obscene’ remark

GUWAHATI: Assam police have served a summons on stand-up comedian Jaspreet Singh, one of the five judges on the show India’s Got Latent facing legal action for its allegedly vulgar content.
JCP Ankur Jain said, “Summons were issued to Apoorva Mukhija in Mumbai Saturday and Singh in Gurugram Sunday.” State police had previously served summons on Ashish Chanchlani, Ranveer Allahbadia, and Samay Raina in Mumbai on Thursday.
Public outrage intensified after Allahbadia made an obscene remark. His statement, widely condemned as inappropriate and offensive, sparked a wave of backlash from various sections of society, with many demanding accountability and an apology.
Meanwhile, Ranveer Allahbadia issued another apology on social media, expressing remorse for his actions. He also voiced concerns about the escalating situation, revealing that both he and his family had been receiving death threats.
“My team and I are cooperating with the police and all relevant authorities. I will follow due process and remain available to all agencies. My remark about parents was insensitive and disrespectful. It is my moral responsibility to do better, and I am genuinely sorry. I have been receiving death threats from people saying they want to harm me and kill my family. Some individuals have even entered my mother’s clinic, pretending to be patients. I am scared and don’t know what to do. But I am not running away. I have full faith in the police and the judicial system,” Allahbadia said.
On Monday, Guwahati crime branch registered an FIR against these YouTubers based on a complaint filed by one Alok Baruah regarding their alleged obscene remarks.