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Delhi Police Probe Complaint Against YouTuber Dhruv Rathi Over Hindu Deities Video
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 10 Sep 2026, 05:19 PM
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The Delhi police informed a court on Thursday that a complaint against YouTuber Dhruv Rathi for an allegedly offensive video on Hindu deities is under investigation, and that they have sought digital evidence from Google and YouTube.
Delhi police told a local court on Thursday that a formal complaint has been lodged against YouTuber Dhruv Rathi over a video that allegedly depicts Hindu deities in a disrespectful manner. The complaint prompted the police to open a criminal investigation to determine whether any laws were violated.
As part of the probe, investigators have written to Google and its video‑sharing platform YouTube requesting access to the relevant digital evidence, including the original file and account details associated with the upload. The request aims to verify the content, its origin and the identity of the uploader.
The police briefed the court that the inquiry is ongoing and that further action will depend on the information obtained from the tech companies. No arrests or charges have been announced at this stage.
The case highlights the growing scrutiny of online content that touches on religious sensitivities in India, with law‑enforcement agencies increasingly turning to digital forensics to enforce existing statutes.
As part of the probe, investigators have written to Google and its video‑sharing platform YouTube requesting access to the relevant digital evidence, including the original file and account details associated with the upload. The request aims to verify the content, its origin and the identity of the uploader.
The police briefed the court that the inquiry is ongoing and that further action will depend on the information obtained from the tech companies. No arrests or charges have been announced at this stage.
The case highlights the growing scrutiny of online content that touches on religious sensitivities in India, with law‑enforcement agencies increasingly turning to digital forensics to enforce existing statutes.