Prayagraj: Unforgivable Act at Mahakumbh, Swift Action Taken

A shocking and disgraceful act has come to light at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj, where some wrongdoers engaged in an unforgivable act. The Prayagraj police have launched a massive crackdown on those secretly filming women bathing at the Mahakumbh and selling the videos on the dark web (pornographic sites) and other social media platforms. So far, 13 FIRs have been registered, and action has been taken against 103 social media handles.

This disturbing revelation has left not only the police but also the devotees deeply concerned. Some individuals with a perverse mindset were capturing videos and taking photos of women taking a holy dip at the Mahakumbh. These visuals were then uploaded to the dark web and pornographic sites for monetary gain.

Action Taken Against 103 Social Media Handles

This revelation has been made by the Uttar Pradesh Police themselves. According to the Prayagraj Police, complaints were received regarding certain Instagram accounts, Facebook accounts, and Telegram channels uploading such videos and photos. During the investigation, it was discovered that a Telegram channel named CCTV Channel 11 had used some objectionable images as teasers.

Crackdown on Heinous Crime

Some pictures were posted claiming that subscribing to this Telegram channel for ₹1,999 would provide access to videos of women bathing at the Mahakumbh. Several such accounts have been identified by the police. Authorities have requested detailed information about these accounts from social media platforms. So far, the Uttar Pradesh Police have registered 13 FIRs and taken action against 103 social media handles.

Profiting from Sinful Acts

According to the FIR copy obtained by India TV, a Telegram account named CCTV Channel 11 was involved in sharing pictures and videos of women bathing and changing clothes at the Mahakumbh. The FIR also reveals that the channel charged ₹1,999 as a subscription fee, essentially selling these videos. Users had to pay this amount to access the content, with videos being sold for up to ₹2,000 each. To attract buyers, the Telegram channel even used teaser videos and images.

DIG Vaibhav Krishna Speaks Out

DIG Vaibhav Krishna confirmed that some photos and videos were advertised as available for sale, revealing a business model built around this exploitation. He assured that the police are actively investigating and will soon apprehend the criminals. The investigation into this heinous act at the largest religious gathering of Sanatan Dharma has begun, and the perpetrators will soon be behind bars.

Cyber Crime FIR Registered

An FIR has been lodged at Prayagraj’s Cyber Crime Police Station against an Instagram account @neha1224872024 under BNS Section 79, 353, and Section 67 of the IT Act. The police have also sent an email to Instagram’s headquarters in California, requesting account details. Additionally, they are investigating possible links between this Instagram account and the dark web.

Dark Web Sale of Women’s Videos at Mahakumbh

Following this shocking crime at the Mahakumbh, attempts were made to sell videos of women bathing and changing clothes through Telegram channels. Specific prices were set for these videos and photos. However, after the police began their investigation, the admins shut down the channels. Various Telegram channels had listed rates ranging from ₹500 to ₹2,000 for these videos and images.

Shocking Revelations in Police Investigation

The police have started taking action against those recording photos and videos of women bathing during the Mahakumbh. The accused were not just uploading these videos on social media but were also selling them for money. The investigation has revealed potential links to the dark web.

During the probe, the police discovered that a Telegram channel named “CCTV Channel 11” was using some objectionable pictures as teasers. The channel claimed that by subscribing for ₹1,999, users could access videos of women bathing at the Mahakumbh.

Gujarat Police Uncovered the Truth

The network operating during the Mahakumbh is gradually revealing shocking details. A major breakthrough came through the Gujarat Police’s investigation. Rajkot police arrested a man from Prayagraj, and during the probe, they found that a YouTube channel was being operated from Prayagraj. Even more disturbingly, this channel had uploaded videos from a labor room of a hospital in Gujarat.

As the investigation progressed, Prayagraj’s connection to the case became clearer. The police eventually arrested a man named Chandra Prakash Foolchand from Prayagraj. The case is still under further investigation.

Action Against Criminals

The Cyber Crime Police and City Crime Branch teams have also made two arrests from Maharashtra. Prajwal Taili was arrested from Latur, and Praj Patil from Sangli. Rajkot Police claim that these three accused were not only involved in selling hospital videos but were also engaged in recording and selling videos of women in public places.

What is the Dark Web?

The dark web is considered the “black chapter” of the internet world. In most cases, cybercriminals use it for illegal activities. It is a part of the internet that exists but cannot be accessed through regular search engines like Google or Bing. Instead, it is an encrypted network that requires special software for access.

The dark web is commonly used for human trafficking, drug deals, arms trafficking, and child pornography. User information on the dark web is encrypted, making it nearly impossible to decode.

Websites on the dark web are hidden using The Onion Router (Tor) encryption tool, preventing them from being accessed through standard search engines like Google. The dark web protects users from tracking and surveillance by routing and re-routing their connections through multiple locations. It continuously connects and disconnects from different IP addresses, making it nearly impossible to trace.

Transactions on the dark web are conducted using virtual currencies like Bitcoin, ensuring anonymity and making it difficult to track financial activities.