New Delhi, Feb. 10 -- In response to the controversy surrounding YouTuber Ranveer Allahbadia's remarks on a show, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has taken cognizance of a complaint regarding the use of abusive language and offensive content on some YouTube channels.

"We have taken cognizance upon receiving a complaint against some YouTube channels that they are using abusive languages, they are using pervert content on their YouTube channel and through this they are actually polluting young minds. It is against the modesty of women. They are also indulged in some activities which are prima facie violative, and they are passing racist comments against some ethnic groups in India," NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo said.

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