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Assam: Two journalists arrested for sharing photo of minister, minor daughter with salacious intent
A case has been filed under sections of the POCSO Act.
18 Feb, 2021
At least two journalists are among six people arrested by the Assam police on Wednesday for sharing a photo of Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his minor daughter with salacious intent, the
Pratibimba Live, along with two other employees of the organisation.
Express reported that one employee each of news portals
Bodoland Digital and
Spotlight Assam were also arrested.
The websites allegedly shared a photo of Sarma and his daughter without clarifying that she was his daughter. A case was registered under Section 509 of the Indian Penal Code (insulting modesty of a woman) and sections of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.