July 25, 2005
Indian Cops target sexual MMS to make cash
Phoneyworld brings up a new issue with regard to the new breed of cameraphone voyeurs who of late, have made headlines by targeting celebrities. Police corruption.
"With celebs complaining; the police have decided that transmitting obscene MMS can attract some sections of the Indian Penal code, these being cognisable offences and triable by a magistrate. While the offences are bailable, its easy to understand that no self respecting individual would like to get charged under these sections. With corruption at an all time high in the police force, its relatively easy to pass on 500 Rupees and go scot free.
... Police Commissioner A.N. Roy says that circulating pornogrpahic material is an offence even if its in print or electronic form. But an police officer cannot forcibly check an individuals phone. "It is absolutely wrong on the officer's part to demand money from an individual on this basis. Strict action will be taken against such an officer."
With most teenagers and pub hopping people too afraid to complaint, several incidents have come to light from sources which refused to be named that this had already happened to them or they had seen it happen."
Related:
-- MMS mischief-makers snapped up
-- Mobile sex shots make Bollywood camera shy
-- 'MMS episode harmed my dignity'
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