The scandal gained widespread attention in the early 2000s, though similar incidents may have occurred at different times. It primarily involved the leakage of private videos featuring celebrities, notably from the Bengali film industry, which includes actors, actresses, and sometimes other public figures. These videos, often recorded without the consent of the individuals involved, would be circulated through various means, including mobile phones and the internet.
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The proliferation of these scandals revealed significant gaps in India’s early legal and law enforcement infrastructure. Initial police responses were often slow or dismissive, leading to calls for specialized units to handle digital crimes. In response, there has been a push to establish dedicated cybercrime cells in districts like Siliguri to better investigate these offenses and manage the removal of sensitive content from the internet. Legally, these cases are often prosecuted under the Information Technology (IT) Act The scandal gained widespread attention in the early
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