India, Feb. 18 -- The Maharashtra Cyber Police has issued fresh summons to social media influencer Ranveer Allahbadia, 31, and comedian Samay Raina, 27, in connection with the ongoing controversy surrounding the YouTube show 'India's Got Latent'. The two have been directed to record their statements on February 24 and February 18, respectively, over alleged crass jokes that have sparked a massive public outcry.

"We have summoned a total of 50 individuals, including artists, producers, and influencers, but so far, only two to three people have come forward to record their statements," said Yashasvi Yadav, inspector general of police, Maharashtra Cyber Cell.

Initial summons were reportedly ignored by Allahbadia, leading to the issuance of...