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Crime
Nagpur Police Trace POCSO Accused via Fake Instagram, 20‑Hour Hunt
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🗓 07 Aug 2026, 04:39 PM
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In Nagpur, police used a fabricated Instagram profile and a 20‑hour search to locate a suspect in a POCSO case.
Nagpur police have traced the suspect in a POCSO case after a 20‑hour search that began with a fabricated Instagram profile.
The fake account was set up to lure the accused into a controlled environment, allowing investigators to gather evidence and confirm his identity.
Over the course of the operation, officers monitored the suspect’s online activity and cross‑checked the information with police records.
The suspect was located and detained within the same day, and authorities are preparing to file charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The case underscores the growing use of digital tactics in law enforcement investigations across India.
The fake account was set up to lure the accused into a controlled environment, allowing investigators to gather evidence and confirm his identity.
Over the course of the operation, officers monitored the suspect’s online activity and cross‑checked the information with police records.
The suspect was located and detained within the same day, and authorities are preparing to file charges under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act. The case underscores the growing use of digital tactics in law enforcement investigations across India.