Harassment allegations by YouTuber Abhishek Upadhyay

Notes

• YouTuber Abhishek Upadhyay has alleged systemic harassment by law enforcement following investigative reports on corruption in Uttar Pradesh.
• Allegations include the filing of FIRs without proper disclosure of legal provisions or incident details, and the towing of a private vehicle by police.
• The journalist reported on diverse issues including theft of donations at the Ram Temple, irregularities in the State Revenue Department, illegal mining, and corruption in the Public Works Department.
• Procedural concerns raised include the non-provision of full FIR copies and the use of digital platforms to remove content under bullying and harassment provisions.
• The case highlights tensions between investigative digital journalism and state-level administrative/police actions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 26 of 28 in Ram Temple donation embezzlement investigation, which has been running since 24 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

• Ram Temple construction committee authority Before
• Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay approaches SC over source identification After
• The whole story 28 entries