AIB pulling out videos featuring ex-member accused of sexual abuse
October 04, 2018  22:48
Comedy group AIB has said it has decided to de-list every video featuring a former member, who has been accused of sexual harassment by women on social media.

It said it has been following the allegations against Utsav Chakraborty on social media and these describe a 'pattern of behaviour that is unacceptable'.

'We are also aware that by extending safe working spaces and a collaborative environment to people like Utsav, we have contributed towards a toxic environment that can be scary and unsafe for women. And so we are sorry for any part we may have played in the tolerance or furthering of such behaviour,' AIB said in a statement posted on Twitter.

'If these allegations result in any investigation, the team at AIB would be willing to cooperate and extend full support to it. Also, pending the result of any such investigation, we are immediately delisting every single video on our channels that feature Utsav,' it said.

The group said Utsav never worked as a 'head writer' and is no longer a part of the organisation.

A woman came forward with a story about the person sending his unsolicited nude pictures, opening a floodgate of similar accusations against the writer-YouTuber.

Prominent stand-up comedians such as Varun Grover, Aditi Mittal and Kaneez Surka have called out the person.

Utsav has apologised for his behaviour in a series of tweets and said he has 'no excuse' for it.

'To be honest, from all accounts, I've been a piece of s**t. And I will try to do everything I can work past that. There was no excuse. I know inconsiderate and entitled. Even in this narrative, when this whole thing started, I kept looking at myself as the victim,' he wrote.

Mumbai Police took note of the incident and replied to the tweet by the woman, saying, 'We have followed you. Request you to inbox your number. We will look into this on priority.'  -- PTI
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