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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Child pornography, exploitation in Punjab: 2 arrested, 33 suspects identified in operation across 18 districts
1 2 Chandigarh: The cybercrime division of Punjab Police has arrested two individuals and identified 33 suspects involved in viewing, transmitting, and distributing child pornography and expoitive content of minors, said a top official on Friday. Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said the content, which is described as child sexual exploitative and abusive material (CSEAM), was being distributed through online platforms like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and Telegram. The operation, codenamed CSEAM-4, was conducted on Thursday and spanned 40 locations across 18 districts. The action came after complaints to Union ministry of home affairs' Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), the DGP said. The Supreme Court, in a judgement, clarified that viewing, possessing, and not reporting CSEAM content is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO) Act. CSEAM refers to any content depicting or exploiting minors in a sexual manner, including photos, videos, or media, which is illegal to produce, distribute, or possess, causing long-lasting harm to victims and considered a severe form of child exploitation due to the lasting impact it had on victims. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Those arrested have been identified as Akash Babu, a resident of Rajasthani Colony in Khanna, and Harpreet Singh, a resident of Burmajra village in Morinda, Ropar. The DGP said the state cyber crime cell analysed digital evidence to track offenders. He said during the operation, 33 suspects were identified across Punjab, with teams from field units dispatched under the guidance of additional director general of police (cybercrime) V Neeraja. The raids led to the registration of two FIRs and the seizure of 34 mobile phones, which were sent for forensic analysis to recover deleted data, with more FIRs and arrests anticipated, the DGP said. ADGP V Neeraja said Babu was not only viewing CSEAM content. but also sharing it in other groups. "Harpreet Singh was allegedly blackmailing a victim to share nude pictures and had been sexually abusing minors," he said. The mobile device was seized for examination of deleted data, she said, adding that an investigation in both cases was under way.
Deccan Herald
3 hours ago
- Deccan Herald
Youth held for alleged sexual harassment of IIT Madras intern
Taking suo moto cognizance of the offence, the National Commission for Women chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar wrote to Tamil Nadu DGP calling for a fair and time-bound investigation under relevant provisions of BNS, 2023.
India Today
4 hours ago
- Politics
- India Today
Parag Jain, IPS officer who played key role in Op Sindoor, is new R&AW chief
The Narendra Modi government on Saturday named senior IPS officer Parag Jain as the next Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India's external intelligence agency. Jain, a 1989-batch IPS officer of the Punjab cadre, will take charge on July 1 for a fixed term of two years, replacing incumbent chief Ravi Sinha, whose tenure will end on June within intelligence circles as a 'super sleuth', Jain brings to the top post a reputation for effectively combining human intelligence (HUMINT) with technical intelligence (TECHINT), a mix that officials say has been crucial to several high-stakes of his most lauded contributions in recent years was during Operation Sindoor, where intelligence inputs under his leadership enabled precision missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. While the missile hits took minutes, insiders stressed that years of groundwork and painstaking network-building made such pinpoint targeting extensive experience on the ground in Jammu and Kashmir, one of India's most challenging security theatres, is also expected to weigh in his favour as the country navigates an increasingly volatile global security by senior officials as methodical and discreet, Jain has held several key roles throughout his career. He was promoted to the rank of Director General of Police (DGP) in Punjab on January 1, 2021, though he was then serving on central deputation and thus received only notional was also empanelled to hold posts equivalent to a central DGP, underlining his credentials for leadership in the national intelligence framework. Jain has previously represented India in Canada and Sri Appointments Committee of the Cabinet cleared his name on June 28, ending speculation over who would succeed Ravi Sinha, whose tenure was considered relatively low-profile.- Ends
News18
4 hours ago
- Politics
- News18
MP Congress Chief Jitendra Patwari Booked For 'Bribing' Man To Claim He Was Fed Faeces
Last Updated: According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on "Jitu Patwari's demand." Madhya Pradesh Congress chief Jitendra Patwari is facing legal trouble after being accused of bribing a villager to falsely claim he was forced to eat human excreta. State police have filed a case based on an affidavit in which the villager alleged that some Congress leaders took him to Patwari, who then, offering a bribe, persuaded him to make the claim against the sarpanch of Mungaoli village. Earlier on June 25, Patwari posted a video on social media platform X showing him sitting with two brothers who alleged one of them was fed human excreta. Along with the video, the Congress leader posted a caption, blaming the BJP-led state government. प्रधानमंत्री जी, @BJP4MP सत्ता का जंगलराज अराजकता की हद पार करता जा रहा है! लोधी समाज के युवक के मुंह में 'मानव-मल" ठूंस दिया गया, क्योंकि उसने 'राशन की पर्ची" मांग ली थी!आरोप है कि चूंकि, आरोपी @BJP4India विधायक बृजेंद्र यादव के समर्थक हैं! इसीलिए @DGP_MP व @CMMadhyaPradesh … — Jitendra (Jitu) Patwari (@jitupatwari) June 25, 2025 In the over 8-minute clip, he claimed a youth from the Lodhi community was targeted simply for asking for a ration slip. 'Prime Minister Ji, @BJP4MP The jungle rule of power is crossing the limits of anarchy! A youth from the Lodhi community had 'human excrement" stuffed in his mouth just because he asked for a 'ration slip"! ," Patwari tweeted in Hindi. In response to the FIR, Patwari 'welcomed" the move, remaining firm at the villager's claim and his criticism of the ruling government's handling of the incident. The Congress leader alleged that the accused are supporters of BJP MLA Brijendra Yadav which is why the DGP and the Chief Minister Mohan Yadav are not taking any action in the matter. 'It is alleged that since the accused are supporters of @BJP4India MLA Brijendra Yadav, that's why @DGP_MP and @CMMadhyaPradesh are not allowing any action to be taken?," Patwari further wrote on X. Recalling the incident in which a tribal youth was urinated upon in the state, he questioned, 'Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?." 'In this same Madhya Pradesh, a shameful incident of urinating on the head of a tribal youth has already taken place! Why does #BJP consider Dalits, backward classes, and tribals as its enemies in Madhya Pradesh?," he added. Slamming the BJP-led government, Patwari alleged that the law and order situation in the state has 'completely collapsed" and the people 'want freedom from this jungle rule! " 'The law and order in Madhya Pradesh have completely collapsed, yet @DrMohanYadav51 remains the Home Minister with arrogance! Meanwhile, the people of Madhya Pradesh now want freedom from this jungle rule! ," he wrote while concluding his post. According to Madhya Pradesh Police, the claim of being fed human excreta turned out to be fake as they were made on 'Jitu Patwari's demand." 'Later, he (the villager) said that the allegations about this were false, and he made this allegation on Jitu Patwari's demand… Based on this, a case has been filed against Jitu Patwari and his aides under various sections of BNS," news agency ANI quoted SP Vineet Kumar Jain as saying. News agency PTI reported that Mungavali police station in-charge Joginder Singh alleged that Patwari tried to mislead by sharing a video on social media to spread animosity in the society, instigate fighting among caste communities and disrupt peace. Singh said the complainant stated that he had been beaten up but denied that he was fed faeces. The complainant, in the FIR, has claimed Patwari promised him a motorcycle and said he would take care of his family, PTI reported. Reacting to the case filed against him, Jitendra Patwari said he would continue to raise his voice for the oppressed. 'The opposition should fulfil its responsibility when there are atrocities on the farmers, Dalits and the government should take it positively and take action. The government, on the contrary, commits a sin which is not its duty," news agency ANI quoted Patwari as saying. The Congress leader further said the FIR against him has once again exposed the 'dictatorship" of the ruling forces and their efforts to suppress the voice of the victims, PTI reported. 'This matter is not limited to just one FIR but is part of a deep conspiracy of pressure and manipulation by the ruling party, which is being hatched to defame the opposition leaders and bury the truth," PTI quoted him as saying. Patwari further pointed out that two days after the matter made headlines, the youth retracted his statement and claimed in an affidavit to the collector that he had made false allegations at his behest. Patwari alleged that the pressure of CM Mohan Yadav's government is visible behind the youth's affidavit and FIR. 'The way this whole matter turned around overnight shows the misuse of power and influence by the ruling party," he added. About the Author First Published:
Hindustan Times
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Day after beginning of Rath Yatra in Puri, chariots of deities reach 'aunt's place'
Puri, The chariots of sibling deities - Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath - on Saturday reached the destination Gundicha Temple, a day after the Rath Yatra began in Puri. Day after beginning of Rath Yatra in Puri, chariots of deities reach 'aunt's place' Gundicha Temple is considered the aunt's place of the deities who go there every year after leaving the 12th-century Jagannath temple, situated at a distance of 2.6 km. They will go back to the main temple after nine days. The return car journey, known as 'Bahuda Yatra', will held this year on 5 July. Earlier in the day, amid chanting of 'Jai Jagannath' & 'Hari bol', devotees resumed pulling the three chariots around 10 am, after the Rath Yatra was halted on June 27 night. The chariots were scheduled to reach Gundicha temple by the evening of Friday. But they had to be stopped on Grand Road as Lord Balabhadra's Taladwaja chariot got stuck while negotiating a turn, preventing the other two from advancing. According to the tradition, 'Taladwaj' rolls first, followed by 'Darpadalan' of Devi Subhadra and 'Nandighosh' of Lord Jagannath. The chariots with deities inside were kept on the road overnight amid tight security. Thousands of devotees who spent the night in the holy town, joined in large numbers in chariot pulling amid sounds of gongs and conches. Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan, Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja, DGP YB Khurania and other senior officials were found pulling Lord Jagannath's 'Nandighosh'. After the chariots reached their destination, they were parked outside the Gundicha temple. The deities will be taken inside the temple on Sunday in a ceremonial procession. "We thank all stakeholders including devotees for the conduct of Rath Yatra,' Arabinda Padhee, the chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration said. Meanwhile, all arrangements have been made for the security of the chariots and controlling the crowd, said DGP YB Khurania. Meanwhile, over 600 devotees were treated at different hospitals in Puri after becoming ill during the Rath Yatra on Saturday. While many of them were injured due to jostling, more than 200 people fainted in the hot and humid weather conditions. An estimated one million devotees participated in the annual Rath Yatra on Friday and around 5 lakh people were in the holy town on Saturday, officials said adding that the weather was favourable on Saturday even though there was light rain. The Rath Yatra is being held amid unprecedented security arrangements with the deployment of around 10,000 personnel of Odisha Police, the central armed police force, NSG and others. The police have made all arrangements for the smooth conduct of Rath Yatra, a senior official said adding that over 275 AI-enabled CCTV cameras were installed to keep a watch on the crowd. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
