social media dangers
Man Manipulates 13-Year-Old Into "Virtual Marriage" Before Orchestrating Sexual Assault Via Video Call
Nov 14, 2025 02:41 am CST
A disturbing case from Chhattisgarh reveals how a man from Bihar manipulated a 13-year-old girl through social media, conducted a "virtual marriage," and later orchestrated her sexual assault while watching remotely. The primary suspect was arrested in 2022, while his accomplice was finally apprehended after evading authorities for nearly three years. This case highlights the dangerous intersection of technology, manipulation, and crimes against minors.
15-Year-Old Boy Killed While Filming Reel on Railway Track in Odisha: Social Media Stunt Turns Fatal
Oct 23, 2025 04:22 pm CST
A tragic incident in Odisha's Puri claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy who was struck by a train while filming a social media reel on railway tracks. Vishwajeet Sahu was recording himself at Janakdevpur railway station when the accident occurred, highlighting the dangerous risks some take for social media content. This follows another recent incident where a 22-year-old YouTuber was swept away at a waterfall while filming.
Woman Drugged and Blackmailed for 18 Months After Instagram Friendship Turned Criminal in UP
Oct 15, 2025 10:25 pm CST
A 27-year-old woman in Ballia was allegedly drugged, raped, and blackmailed for over 18 months by a man she met on Instagram. Police arrested 23-year-old Ashish Kumar who allegedly recorded illicit footage of the assault and used it to repeatedly victimize the woman by threatening to share it online. Authorities have filed charges under rape provisions and the Information Technology Act as the investigation continues.
