YouTube India Summoned by Child Rights Panel Over Disturbing Trend in Mother-Son Challenge Videos
Introduction: In a significant development, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has taken a stern stance against YouTube India, summoning its government affairs and public policy head to address concerns related to indecent content involving mothers and sons. The commission has expressed deep apprehensions about the alarming trend of challenge videos on the platform, depicting potentially indecent acts between mothers and their adolescent sons. The child rights panel has raised concerns over channels running challenges portraying indecent acts involving mothers and sons. The Summons: YouTube India’s government affairs and public policy head, Mira Chatt, has been requested to appear before the NCPCR in person on January 15. The commission has urged Chatt to provide a list of channels that have been broadcasting content falling into this controversial category. The Alarming Trend: NCPCR chief Priyank Kanoongo highlighted the commission’s awaren...