GUWAHATI: Popular YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani was questioned by the Guwahati Police Crime Branch on Thursday, February 27 in connection with an obscenity case linked to his YouTube show India’s Got Latent.
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Talking to GPlus, a senior official from the Guwahati Police Crime Branch, said, “Ashish Chanchlani was asked to appear for questioning in connection with the case. He arrived at the Crime Branch office around 12:30 p.m., and the interrogation continued for several hours. After being questioned about various aspects of the allegations, he was allowed to leave at approximately 5:30 p.m.”
The official further added that the interrogation was part of the ongoing investigation, and Chanchlani cooperated with the police during the process.
On February 21, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the states of Assam and Maharashtra in response to Chanchlani’s plea. The YouTuber has challenged the FIR registered against him in Guwahati, arguing that the allegations of promoting obscenity in his show are baseless.
Chanchlani’s legal team has requested the court to either dismiss the FIR or transfer the case to Mumbai, where he resides and operates his YouTube channel. The petition also questions the jurisdiction of the Guwahati Police in the matter.
Addressing media, Guwahati Joint Police Commissioner Ankur Jain said, "YouTuber Ashish Chanchlani appeared before the Crime Branch today for questioning.
"He has cooperated with our investigation," said the Joint CP. Chanchlani has been allowed to leave after questioning.
“We are not summoning him again as of now, but we will call him if needed,” Jain stated.
He also said, "Other individuals linked to the case have not responded to police notices yet. Fresh summons will be issued to them soon."
The controversy revolves around India’s Got Latent, a YouTube show that some complainants allege contains obscene content. The FIR in Guwahati was filed under sections related to obscenity and public morality, following complaints that certain parts of the show were inappropriate for public viewing.
While Chanchlani’s fans have backed him, critics argue that digital content creators must adhere to broadcasting and decency norms.
