EGH man held for uploading obscene content on social media

By Our Reporter

SHILLONG, May 20: Police on Wednesday arrested a Williamnagar resident on charges of uploading obscene content on social media.

The accused identified as Newbard M. Sangma allegedly uploaded sexually explicit content targeting women using vulgar language, police said, adding that a case has been registered against him at Williamnagar Police Station under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Information Technology Act, 2000.

East Garo Hills SP, S.A. Rynjah said an investigation was initiated after the authorities received information that the accused had been habitually uploading vulgar and obscene content through his Facebook account and YouTube channel.

The police officer also warned that uploading, transmitting or publishing sexually explicit material on social media platforms constitutes a cognisable offence.