Assam teen caught hacking girlfriend's home CCTV cameras

India Dec 03, 2025

A Class 12 student in Sribhumi, Assam was caught hacking into his girlfriend's home CCTV cameras on November 29.
Locals noticed him hanging around the building and, when confronted, found a live video feed from her flat on his phone.

Neighbors step in, spark digital safety talk

Neighbors handed the boy over to police; since he's a minor, he'll be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act.
The incident received online attention, with people condemning his actions and reminding everyone to update their camera passwords and stay alert about digital privacy.