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Crime
13 Arrested in Bishnupur Police Crackdown on Non-Consensual Video Ring Targeting Manipuri Women
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 14 Oct 2026, 09:36 AM
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Manipur’s Bishnupur police have detained 13 suspects alleged to be involved in circulating explicit videos of women without their consent.
Bishnupur police in Manipur announced the arrest of thirteen individuals suspected of operating a network that distributed explicit video content of Manipuri women without their permission. The arrests were made following a coordinated investigation that traced the origin and dissemination of the illicit material across online platforms.
Authorities say the suspects were part of a larger racket that recorded, edited, and shared the videos through social media and messaging apps, targeting women from various districts of the state. The investigation uncovered multiple digital devices and storage media that contained the non-consensual footage.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the detainees will face charges under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, which address voyeurism, privacy invasion, and the distribution of obscene material. The spokesperson emphasized that the police are committed to safeguarding the dignity and privacy of women and will pursue all legal avenues to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Community leaders and women's rights groups have welcomed the police action, urging swift prosecution and stronger safeguards against digital sexual exploitation. The case highlights growing concerns over online abuse and the need for robust enforcement mechanisms in the region.
Authorities say the suspects were part of a larger racket that recorded, edited, and shared the videos through social media and messaging apps, targeting women from various districts of the state. The investigation uncovered multiple digital devices and storage media that contained the non-consensual footage.
A police spokesperson confirmed that the detainees will face charges under the Information Technology Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, which address voyeurism, privacy invasion, and the distribution of obscene material. The spokesperson emphasized that the police are committed to safeguarding the dignity and privacy of women and will pursue all legal avenues to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Community leaders and women's rights groups have welcomed the police action, urging swift prosecution and stronger safeguards against digital sexual exploitation. The case highlights growing concerns over online abuse and the need for robust enforcement mechanisms in the region.