Manipur Police arrested 13 people during Operation Dignity for sharing and earning money from illegal explicit digital content. The raids took place between October 13 and October 15, 2026, across four districts including Bishnupur and Imphal West.
A Child in Conflict with Law was among the 13 individuals apprehended by the police. An official First Information Report was registered at the Moirang Police Station. The suspects face serious charges under the Information Technology Act, the POCSO Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Cybercrime units seized 14 mobile devices, one laptop, multiple SIM cards, and storage drives during the raids. The syndicate used over 150 Telegram channels and WhatsApp groups to host content and charged users between 150 and 500 rupees for access. Authorities have neutralized 38 of these digital channels so far.
Police are conducting digital forensic examinations to trace electronic evidence and map financial trails. Investigators are working to find how the material was obtained and are identifying additional victims while tracking other administrators.
