Cyber Crime Police in Shamli have registered two separate cases against men accused of sharing obscene videos and photographs involving children on social media. The action followed information received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the NCRB’s Cyber Tipline, with police saying digital evidence was examined before the cases were registered.
How Did the First Case Come to Light?
In the first case, Cyber Crime Police received information concerning a mobile number through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. The number’s WhatsApp profile was found registered in the name of Shahzad, a resident of Hetampur Darbar in Dehradun.
Police said an obscene video involving children had been shared through WhatsApp at 10:14 am on August 16, 2026.
The material linked to the case was also found saved on Google Drive during the investigation. Police examined the available digital evidence and, after confirming the accused’s alleged involvement, registered an FIR against Shahzad.
Inspector Praveen Kumar has been assigned the investigation.
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What Did Police Find During the Digital Investigation?
The police action was based on information received through official cybercrime reporting channels and the examination of digital evidence.
In the first case, investigators checked the WhatsApp profile associated with the mobile number and examined the material allegedly shared through the account. The investigation also found the related video stored on Google Drive.
The case illustrates how material shared through messaging services or stored online can become part of a digital investigation when information is reported to cybercrime authorities.
What Happened in the Second Case?
In a separate case, Cyber Crime Police registered a case under Section 67B of the Information Technology Act against Rizwan, a resident of Titarsi in the Babri area.
Police alleged that obscene videos involving children had been uploaded and shared through Rizwan’s social media account.
Investigators said they found evidence supporting the allegation during verification, following which action was initiated against him. Inspector Sanjay Kumar has been assigned the investigation.
Why Is Sharing Such Material a Serious Cyber Offence?
The two cases concern the alleged online circulation of obscene material involving children. Police action in the second case was taken under Section 67B of the Information Technology Act.
The cases also show that an offence involving such material is not limited to its original creation. Uploading or sharing it through social media and messaging services can lead to police investigation and criminal proceedings.
Digital platforms can also leave records connected with accounts, mobile numbers, online storage and shared content. In these cases, police relied on cybercrime information and digital evidence while examining the alleged activity.
How Are Cybercrime Authorities Detecting Such Content?
The Shamli cases followed information received through the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal and the NCRB’s Cyber Tipline.
After receiving the information, Cyber Crime Police examined the relevant digital records and accounts. In the first case, investigators linked a WhatsApp profile to a mobile number and also found related material stored on Google Drive. In the second case, police examined the accused’s social media account before registering the case.
The investigations show how information received through cyber reporting systems can lead to scrutiny of digital accounts and subsequent police action when supporting evidence is found.
Are the Accused in Custody?
Police are searching for both accused, according to the information available in the screenshots. The investigations in the two cases have been assigned to separate inspectors.
SP Narendra Pratap Singh said searches were underway for the accused in both cases. He also said the Cyber Crime Police are continuously monitoring digital platforms and online activities.
How Can People Respond to Illegal Content Involving Children?
People should never upload, forward or share obscene material involving children through WhatsApp, social media or other online platforms. Receiving such material does not make it something that should be circulated further.
The Shamli cases show that online sharing can result in a cybercrime investigation and that digital activity may provide evidence for police action. If such material is encountered online, it should not be redistributed. Information about illegal online activity involving children can be reported through appropriate cybercrime reporting channels, including the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal referred to in these cases.
About the author — Ayesha Aayat writes on cybercrime, digital safety, and emerging online threats. Her work focuses on public awareness, legal clarity, and technology-driven risks.
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