The Jamui police have intensified action in the case of making a video of the misbehavior of a minor student on social media without blurring it and revealing the identity of the victim. The police have started investigating social media, where videos were posted without face blur. The police have so far identified around 120 social media IDs in Jamui district and other areas and registered FIRs.
Action against those who broadcast the video
This information was given by SP Vishwajeet Dayal during a press conference on Monday night. He said that those who broadcast the video will also be cracked down. He clarified that it is a legal offence to make public any photo or video revealing the identity of a minor victim. Section 23 of the POCSO Act provides for action against the disclosure of the identity of the victim. Under this, social media accounts that share videos without blurring their faces are being marked.
Delete the video immediately instead of broadcasting it further
He said that 120 social media accounts have been identified so far. These include Facebook, Instagram and X accounts. Takedown action has been initiated against these accounts. The SP has appealed to the general public not to download, share or repost the viral footage. If this video has come on a person’s mobile, delete it immediately instead of circulating it further. The police have warned that revealing the identity of a minor or circulating the video could lead to action under Section 23 of the POCSO Act and Section 74 of the Juvenile Justice Act.
What is the matter?
Let us tell you that a minor boy and girl were publicly misbehaved on the road by some people in Jamui, Bihar, the video of which is becoming increasingly viral on social media. In the video, it is seen that the student is being sexually assaulted. The student is becoming a victim of bad touch. At the same time, the student is trying to save the student from a group of youths. The incident took place on September 19. The matter came to light after the video went viral. In this case, the police have registered a case against 7 people under the POCSO Act. Three of these accused have been detained, who are said to be minors, while the search for the rest of the accused is going on.
