This story is from May 31, 2021

Man held for filming girl being molested, circulating video in Pratapgarh

A man was arrested in Pratapgarh district on Sunday in connection with a video of a girl being molested that went viral on social media on May 28.
Man held for filming girl being molested, circulating video in Pratapgarh
On Sunday, the police arrested the prime accused who was involved in filming the girl while she was being molested, and uploading the same video on social media. (Picture used for representational purpose only)
PRAYAGRAJ: A man was arrested in Pratapgarh district on Sunday in connection with a video of a girl being molested that went viral on social media on May 28.
When Kandhai police came to know about this video that was going viral on social media, a case under Sections 323, 504, 509 and 354A of IPC and Section 67 of Information Technology (IT) Act was registered against unidentified persons.
Two police teams were formed to crack the incident.
Deputy SP (Raniganj) Dr Atul Anjan Tripathi told TOI, “After the video went viral on social media, police took the cognizance of the matter and registered an FIR against unidentified persons under appropriate sections. The police team first approached the victim and recorded her statements.”
On Sunday, the police arrested the prime accused who was involved in filming the girl while she was being molested, and uploading the same video on social media. Police teams are also looking for four of his accomplices.
Two men shot at in Pratapgarh: A 44-year-old man identified as Rajjan Lal Soni, a resident of Khampur Buzurg village in Amethi district and his friend Ajay Kumar Verma (28), resident of Gahrauli, were shot at by some unidentified men near Maal Godown, Bhagwa Chungi road under Kotwali police station of Pratapgarh district on late Saturday night. Both the injured persons were referred to SRN Hospital in Prayagraj for treatment. Police said a probe was underway to find out the motive behind the incident and teams have also been formed to ensure the arrest of the assailants. The incident took place when Rajjan and Ajay were returning home from Keenapur village.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme Court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
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