PTI, SHILLONG, JULY 17, 2025 : An activist has filed a police complaint against a YouTuber and an astrologer who, in a post, reportedly claimed that tribal communities in Meghalaya continue to practice human sacrifice.
A police officer confirmed that a case has been registered. The activist, Enlang, also petitioned the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), seeking action against the two.
In his complaint, Enlang described the June 13 video post—which featured YouTuber Raghav Sharma and astrologer Sushil Guru—as defamatory, inflammatory, and maligning toward Meghalaya’s tribal communities. The broadcast allegedly claimed that “Meghalaya tribals still practice human sacrifice and cannibalism.” Enlang stated the video, which he deemed hate speech, had gone viral.
“The statement is not only false and derogatory but is also designed to incite communal hatred and tarnish the Scheduled Tribe communities in Meghalaya,” reads the complaint. It described the remarks as “a gross cultural insult and an attempt to demonise an entire community.”
The complaint urged the NCST to take suo moto cognisance and direct the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology and the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to remove the video and related posts. The NCST has not yet issued an official response.
