Tezzbuzz Desk – YouTuber Dhruv Rathi is embroiled in controversy over his alleged statement given in an interview. Delhi lawyer Vivek Garg has filed a complaint to the Delhi Police Commissioner, DCP of North District and Roop Nagar police station in-charge, alleging that Dhruv Rathi instigated the Indian Army and Police to rebel against the government. The complainant has demanded legal action citing the video available on social media. However, at present it is not clear whether the police has registered an FIR based on the complaint or not.
What is the whole matter?
According to the complaint, in an interview, Dhruv Rathi had appealed to policemen, army personnel and film personalities to unite and raise their voice against the government. In the alleged statement, he had said that if police and army personnel raise their voice collectively, it would not be possible for the government to take action against everyone.
After this statement came out, debate started on social media. Some people have described it as inciting the army and police to rebel against the government. In this context, Delhi lawyer Vivek Garg has submitted a complaint to the police officials.
Demand for action under sections of BNS
Complainant Vivek Garg has alleged that the alleged statements of Dhruv Rathi may be related to an attempt and conspiracy to wage war against the country and the central government. He has registered a case under various sections of the Indian Justice Code (BNS) and demanded investigation.
The complaint also appeals to investigate the financial sources and alleged contacts of Dhruv Rathi along with examining the related videos and other digital materials. The complainant has also demanded confiscation of his passport.
However, these are all allegations and demands made by the complainant. There is currently no independent confirmation of these allegations or information proving any crime.
Noida Police termed the news of arrest as a rumour.
Amidst this controversy, posts regarding the arrest of Dhruv Rathi also started circulating on social media. On this, Noida Police clarified that Dhruv Rathi has not been arrested.
Noida Police posted the news related to the arrest on social media platform X as false, misleading and baseless. Police also said that action will be taken against those spreading misleading information or rumours.
At present, the status of FIR being registered by the police on the complaint given in Delhi is not clear. Official information related to further action and investigation in the case is awaited.