Delhi Police Probe Into Dhruv Rathee’s ‘Hindu Deities’ Video Underway, Details Sought From Google, YouTube
New Delhi, September 10, 2026: The Delhi Police on Thursday informed a Delhi court that its enquiry into a complaint against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over a video concerning several revered Hindu figures is still underway. Police have sought electronic evidence and account details from Google and YouTube as part of the probe. Police filed a status report before Chief Judicial Magistrate Niharika…
Delhi Police are investigating a complaint filed against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee over a video allegedly containing derogatory and offensive statements about revered Hindu figures, including Lord Ram and Sita. According to police, the video purportedly hurt religious sentiments by falsely suggesting that these deities consumed non-vegetarian food and alcohol.
The complaint was filed by Amita Sachdeva on March 22, 2026, and the court had directed the police to file a status report on June 9, 2026. The police have sought electronic evidence and account details from Google and YouTube as part of the investigation. The Grievance Appellate Committee of the High Court had ordered the removal of the video on July 15, 2026, due to its tendency to hurt religious sentiments.
The High Court recorded Google and YouTube's decision to restrict access to the video within India on August 11. The police are awaiting a response from the platforms for the necessary details and aim to file a final status report after completing the enquiry.
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