Rowdy sheeter held in Bengaluru for uploading child pornography videos on Facebook

Bengaluru, July 24

A 28-year-old rowdy sheeter involved in uploading child pornography videos on Facebook was arrested here on Friday.

The accused has been identified as Manjunath, a resident of Vittal Nagara in the city.

“The accused involved in child pornography was arrested by the Central Crime Branch team led by Police Inspector Jagdeesh. The accused is a rowdy sheeter and has six previous cases against him. He used to upload child pornography videos on Facebook. Further investigation is on,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sandeep Patil said.

According to a release, based on a complaint received, a case was registered under the IT Act and the Central Crime Branch’s team arrested the accused.

He was taken into custody and during the inquiry, it was found that in 2014, a rowdy sheet was opened against him and eight cases, including robbery, theft among others were booked against the accused.

“Investigation is on regarding uploading child pornography videos on Facebook,” it said. PTI