Youtuber held under IT Act

Kolkata: YouTuber and journalist Prabir Biswas, who is a known face on digital platform, was arrested on Tuesday following a complaint against him. He will be produced before a local court soon. While the exact charges leading to his sudden apprehension was not disclosed, it has been confirmed that he has been charged under the IT Act. The incident has triggered sharp reactions within the human rights fraternity, who questioned the rationale behind the arrest. Police confirmed that further probe was on.