UP Shock Case: Man Booked for Obscene Video of College Student, Clip Posted Online in Bhadohi

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16 April 

Teen student quits college after video goes viral, police book accused under BNS and IT Act, probe into digital trail intensifies

Bhadohi: In a deeply disturbing case, police have registered a criminal case against a man accused of recording an obscene video of a 19-year-old college student and allegedly circulating it across social media platforms, triggering outrage and concern over rising cyber exploitation.

Officials said the alleged act caused severe distress to the student, who has reportedly stopped attending college after the clip spread online.

The accused has been identified as Sujit Kumar Mishra, a resident of Bhamaura village of Uttar Pradesh under the Aurai police station limits.

Case Registered After Student Complaint

According to police officials, the case was registered after the student approached authorities and lodged a complaint regarding the alleged recording and online circulation of the objectionable video.

The complaint stated that the content spread rapidly across multiple social media platforms, causing humiliation and mental stress.

Legal Action Under BNS and IT Act

Police said a case has been filed under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) related to criminal intimidation and criminal force, along with Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, which deals with publishing or transmitting obscene material electronically.

Investigators are now examining the source of the upload, digital evidence and the circulation trail of the video.

“Strict action will be taken after investigation of all digital evidence and allegations,” police sources said.

Student Reportedly Stops Going to College

Officials added that the student was deeply upset after the video went viral. According to police, she has temporarily stopped attending college due to emotional distress and public embarrassment.

Probe Underway

Police are expected to question the accused, seize electronic devices if required and identify whether others were involved in sharing the content.

Authorities have urged people not to circulate such material, warning that forwarding illegal content may also attract legal consequences.