Manipur Police Arrest 13 in Operation Dignity Cyber Crackdown
Manipur Police have arrested 13 people, including one juvenile, in a special operation called 'Operation Dignity'. This crackdown targeted the trading and sharing of non-consensual sexually explicit content.
Operation Details
The arrests took place on October 12 and 13, 2026, across the Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Kakching districts, as reported by UNI India. The police dismantled a profit-driven network that used Telegram and WhatsApp subscription models to share videos and photos of local women and Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Digital Evidence and Action
Authorities identified over 150 suspicious Telegram channels and have shut down 38 of them. During the raids, police seized 14 mobile phones and one laptop. An FIR has been registered at the Moirang Police Station under the Information Technology Act, the POCSO Act, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Public Advisory
Bishnupur police warned that possessing or forwarding intimate media and CSAM is a criminal offense. Officials also stated that people who pay for private groups are not anonymous and can be prosecuted. The police are continuing their investigation to trace financial transactions and find more victims.