Mar 1 โ€ข 12:40 UTC ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

The Patwari Made a Video of a Girl While She Was Bathing, Recorded Through the Bathroom Grille

A Patwari in Madhya Pradesh has been accused of filming a minor girl bathing in his rented property, leading to police action under the POCSO Act.

In a shocking incident in Khilchipur, Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh, a Patwari has been accused of recording a video of a minor girl bathing in the bathroom of his rental property. The victim, an 11th-grade student, was living in the Patwari Mahesh Sahu's house for educational purposes. The incident came to light when the girl discussed it with her friends at school after the event, prompting her to inform her family.

After the girl shared her experience with her friends, her family went to the scene and checked the accused's mobile phone. They found that the video had been deleted, but some clips were recovered from the recycle bin, which confirmed the allegations against the Patwari. The incident sparked outrage among locals, and a mob gathered at the site, leading to an attack on the accused Patwari. He was physically assaulted by the angry crowd, demonstrating the societal outrage regarding such violations of trust and privacy.

This case highlights not only the grave personal violation faced by the victim but also the community's swift reaction to protect the honor of their youth. With police taking action against the Patwari under various sections of the POCSO Act, including the charges of filming a minor without consent, this incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issues surrounding safety and protection of minors in India, and the crucial need for communities to respond to such threats with urgency.

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