Tensions soared in Uttar Pradesh’s capital as an FIR was slapped on the makers of controversial Netflix web series ‘Ghooskhore Pandit’ at Hazratganj station. Triggered by CM Yogi Aditynath’s orders, the police action addresses accusations of caste-based defamation and threats to social cohesion.
The series’ title, lambasted for derogatorily labeling Brahmin priests as bribe-takers, has ignited fury among community leaders and outfits. SHO Vikram Singh revealed that the content, accessible via Netflix and social media, is seen as a blatant attempt to humiliate and divide.
‘Outrage is palpable; organizations are mobilizing for protests,’ he said, highlighting the viral spread amplifying the insult. The FIR invokes heavy penal sections for fostering hatred and breaching peace.
Investigators believe the production team knowingly pushed boundaries to stir controversy, ignoring potential fallout on communal harmony. Legal wheels are turning rapidly, with probes set to deepen.
UP Police vowed uncompromising measures against provocateurs. This episode reflects broader debates on OTT accountability, where free expression clashes with cultural reverence. As voices grow louder, the platform faces a pivotal test in navigating India’s diverse sensibilities.
Stakeholders await judicial outcomes, which may influence content guidelines nationwide. The row exemplifies how a single title can unravel into a statewide uproar.