In response to the backlash over the video, Harbhajan issued an announcement on ‘X’, clarifying that there was no intent to offend anybody.
Arman Ali, the chief director of the Nationwide Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled Folks (NCPEDP), filed the grievance with the SHO of the Amar Colony police station, reported PTI.
The grievance additionally contains Sandhya Devanathan, the vice chairman and managing director of Meta India, along with the cricketers.
Instagram, a social media platform owned by Meta, has been accused of breaching the Info Expertise Act, 2000, by allowing the posting of such content material, in accordance with the grievance.
A police officer confirmed that the Amar Colony police station acquired the grievance and that it will likely be forwarded to the district’s cyber cell for additional investigation.
The previous cricketers posted the video on Instagram following India Champions’ five-wicket victory over Pakistan Champions within the World Championship of Legends last.
Within the video, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Raina may be seen limping and holding their backs, demonstrating the bodily influence of the matches on their our bodies.
“Physique ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days legends cricket… Each a part of the physique is sore. Straight competitors to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our model of Tauba Tauba dance. What a SONG,” the caption of the video learn.
Incapacity activists have criticized the video as being in poor style, with the Nationwide Platform for the Rights of the Disabled labeling it as “completely disgraceful.”
The grievance asserts that Instagram uncared for to observe its person tips, thereby permitting the unfold of derogatory content material.
“This video is a blatant violation of Article 21 of the Structure of India, which ensures each individual the precise to life with dignity.
“It additionally breaches Part 92 of the Rights of Individuals with Disabilities Act, 2016, and contravenes the Supreme Courtroom’s tips established within the case of Nipun Malhotra v. Sony Photos Movies India Personal Restricted (2004 SCC On-line SC 1639),” Arman Ali stated within the grievance.
Ali urged the authorities to take speedy and acceptable motion towards the people concerned, emphasizing the necessity to maintain public figures accountable for his or her actions, particularly after they undermine the dignity of susceptible communities.
Chatting with PTI after lodging the grievance, Ali stated a easy apology from these cricketers wouldn’t do. “They should be penalised for his or her actions,” he stated.
In a submit on ‘X’, Harbhajan Singh stated, “Simply needed to clear to our people who find themselves complaining about our latest movies of ‘Tauba Tauba’ on social media after profitable the championship right here in England. We did not need to damage anybody’s sentiments. We respect each particular person and group and this video was simply to mirror to our our bodies after taking part in steady cricket for 15 days.
“SORE our bodies.. we aren’t attempting to insult or offend anybody… nonetheless if individuals suppose we’ve executed one thing unsuitable.. all I can say from my aspect SORRY to everybody… please let’s cease this right here and transfer ahead. Keep pleased and wholesome (sic),” he stated within the submit.