July 15th 2024.
In the bustling city of New Delhi, a recent incident involving some well-known cricketers has caused quite a stir. A police complaint has been filed against former players Harbhajan Singh, Suresh Raina, Yuvraj Singh, and Gurkeerat Mann for their alleged mocking of people with disabilities in a video posted on Instagram. The complaint was brought forward by Arman Ali, the executive director of a prominent organization that promotes employment for disabled individuals. It was filed with the Station House Officer (SHO) of the Amar Colony police station in the city.
Aside from the cricketers, the complaint also named Sandhya Devanathan, the Vice President and Managing Director of Meta India. In the complaint, the social media platform Instagram, owned by Meta, was accused of violating the Information Technology Act of 2000 by allowing such offensive content to be shared on their platform. The complaint was received by the police station and will now be investigated by the cyber cell of the district.
The controversial video in question was posted by the former cricketers after their team won against Pakistan in the World Championship of Legends final. In the video, Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, and Raina can be seen limping and holding their backs, supposedly mimicking the physical toll of the matches on their bodies. The caption of the video read, "Body ki Tauba Tauba ho Gayi in 15 days legends cricket... Every part of the body is sore. Straight competition to our brothers @vickykaushal09 @karanaujla our version of Tauba Tauba dance. What a SONG!"
However, the video did not sit well with disability activists who found it to be in poor taste. The National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled condemned the video as "totally disgraceful". The complaint pointed out that Instagram had failed to adhere to its own user guidelines, thus allowing the dissemination of derogatory content. It also stated that the video was a violation of the Constitution of India and the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act of 2016. Ali, in the complaint, also mentioned a previous case where public figures were held accountable for their actions that undermined the dignity of vulnerable communities.
Talking to a news agency, Ali stressed the need for immediate and appropriate action against the individuals involved and emphasized that a simple apology would not suffice. "They must be penalized for their actions," he stated firmly. The incident has brought to light the importance of being responsible and sensitive towards the marginalized and vulnerable communities, especially for public figures who hold a significant influence over society.
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