Mizoram: Two Held in Aizawl for Uploading Explicit Videos on YouTube
Police said the videos, accessible even to minors, violated provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act.
AIZAWL- Mizoram police have arrested two individuals accused of uploading and distributing allegedly obscene content on YouTube in the Mizo language following a cyber crime investigation.
According to an official statement issued by the police, the investigation began after authorities received information regarding sexually explicit videos being circulated through two YouTube channels. Officials said the content was publicly accessible and could also be viewed by minors.
The accused have been identified as Henry Lalrinpuia of Hunthar locality in Aizawl and Vanlalhmangaihzuala from Phuldungsei village. Police said the two allegedly operated separate channels that hosted explicit material in violation of Indian laws related to obscene publication and electronic transmission of such content.
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Authorities registered the case under Section 294 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with obscene acts and songs in public spaces, and Section 67 of the Information Technology Act, which addresses the publication or transmission of obscene material in electronic form.
Police stated that technical analysis and assistance from YouTube helped investigators trace and identify the individuals linked to the channels. The accused were arrested on different dates from Aizawl and Phuldungsei respectively.
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Officials further said that mobile phones and electronic devices belonging to the accused were seized for forensic examination as part of the ongoing investigation. Authorities are also examining whether additional individuals were involved in producing or distributing the content.
The incident comes amid increasing scrutiny by law enforcement agencies over online content deemed harmful or unlawful, particularly material accessible to minors through social media and video-sharing platforms.
Police have not disclosed the names of the YouTube channels involved, and the investigation remains ongoing.
