Gurugram Police Book Pranit, Himanshu Under IT Act and BNS

Gurugram Police has registered a case against comedian Pranit More and Himanshu Jangra in connection with the viral "370 Biryani" controversy, acting on a complaint received from the National Commission for Women (NCW). 

The FIR has been lodged at DLF Phase-2 Police Station under Section 67 of the Information Technology Act and Sections 294, 353(3), 75(2), and 75(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). 

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have issued notices to both accused, directing them to join the investigation, while separate notices have been sent to social media platforms seeking the removal of the video.

According to Gurugram Police, the case relates to an objectionable video that went viral on social media and concerns the dignity and respect of women. Authorities said the action was taken after receiving a complaint from the NCW and taking suo motu cognisance of the matter.