Popular YouTuber Irfan finds himself entangled in controversy. The Health Department has reportedly issued him a notice demanding an explanation for a video posted on his channel this Tuesday, showing his baby's gender test before birth.
Post the gender test conducted in Dubai, he unveiled the gender of his unborn child in the video. State enforcement officers and the medical and rural health services director issued a notice for violating the PCPNDT Act's provisions.
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Video Removed After Dispute
The Health Department instructed the Cyber Crime Department to promptly remove the YouTube video posted by Irfan revealing the unborn child's gender. Following the controversy, the video was removed from Irfan's page. The statement from the Health Department emphasized that gender determination and announcement for unborn children are prohibited in the country.
It is noted that Irfan and his pregnant wife recently traveled to Dubai, where they carried out the gender test for their unborn child. Upon returning to Chennai, Irfan hosted a gathering with family and friends, where he revealed the upcoming child's gender.
Irfan's Channel Boasts 4.28 Million Subscribers
Irfan shared videos of his Dubai trip and gender reveal event on his YouTube page, 'Irfan View,' as vlogs. His page boasts 4.28 million subscribers. The gender-reveal party video has been viewed over 2 million times, and the Dubai trip for the test garnered nearly 1.1 million views.
Ever since Irfan announced his wife's pregnancy, he has been excited about knowing the unborn child's gender. Irfan expressed his desire for a daughter. Upon learning they are expecting a girl, Irfan couldn't hide his joy and excitement.