Hyderabad engineer arrested for abusing politically exposed woman on Instagram
India
A 30-year-old software engineer in Hyderabad was arrested after he used a fake Instagram account to post abusive and explicit comments targeting a woman on a public video.
The woman, who is a politically exposed person, reported the harassment, and police tracked the accused through his digital footprint.
Police traced suspect through digital footprint
Police said the techie intended to embarrass and damage the woman's reputation. Digital evidence helped identify him, leading to his arrest and seizure of his phone.
Authorities recommend that anyone facing online abuse should save proof, tighten privacy settings, report suspicious accounts, and reach out via helpline 1930 or the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal if needed.