Complaint against YouTuber, astrologer for remarks on Meghalaya tribals

Shillong: An activist has complained to police against a YouTuber and an astrologer who reportedly claimed in a post that tribals in Meghalaya still practise human sacrifice. A police officer said a case has been registered.The activist, Enlang, also petitioned the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), seeking action against the two. Enlang, in his complaint, said the video posted on June 13 with defamatory remarks has maligned the tribal communities of Meghalaya.The YouTube channel, hosted by content creator Raghav Sharma, featured astrologer Sushil Guru. In the broadcast, the guru allegedly claimed that "Meghalaya tribals still practice human sacrifice and cannibalism". The complainant claimed that the video with "hate speech" has gone viral. The petitioner asserted that the statement is not only false and derogatory but also designed to incite communal hatred and tarnish the scheduled tribe communities in Meghalaya.The NCST has not yet issued an official response. PTI