Gwalior Cybercrime: 11-Year-Old Girl Targeted Through Telegram Study

 Group, Photo Allegedly Morphed and Circulated

Gwalior: A serious cybercrime case involving an 11-year-old girl has been reported in the Maharajpura police station area of Gwalior, where her photograph was allegedly obtained through a Telegram study group, morphed into an obscene image and circulated across multiple Telegram groups.

The incident reportedly took place on September 7. Following a complaint by the girl's mother, Maharajpura police registered a case and launched an investigation with the assistance of the cyber cell.

Incident Began Through a Telegram Study Group

According to the complaint submitted to police, the 11-year-old student had joined a Telegram group called “Physics Discussion Group” for online studies.

The girl reportedly left the group after some time. A few days later, she received another message from a Telegram account using the name “RISHITA”, asking her to rejoin the study group. She subsequently joined the group again.

Photograph Allegedly Requested Under the Pretext of Studies

According to the complaint, on September 7, the girl received a private message on Telegram. The sender allegedly asked her to share a photograph under the pretext of helping her with her studies.

The child shared the photograph without being aware of any malicious intent. Police are now investigating how the photograph was subsequently misused.

Photograph Allegedly Morphed and Circulated

Later that night, at around 11 p.m., a family member reportedly received a call from an unknown number. The caller allegedly informed the family that obscene images of the girl had been circulated online.

The family subsequently checked Telegram groups and allegedly found a morphed version of the child's photograph being circulated.

When the girl's mother confronted the person responsible and demanded that the images be removed, the accused allegedly issued further threats. The mother was reportedly threatened with having her own photograph edited and circulated.

Family Approaches Police Following Threats

Concerned about the continued threats and harassment, the girl's family approached the Maharajpura police station and submitted a written complaint.

Police subsequently registered a case and began investigating the incident. Since the alleged victim is a minor, authorities are also required to take appropriate measures to protect her identity and privacy during the investigation.

Police Register Case, Cyber Cell Launches Investigation

Maharajpura police registered the case on September 12 based on the mother's complaint.

According to the available information, the case has been registered under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and Information Technology Act.

Investigators are examining the Telegram accounts, mobile numbers and online groups allegedly linked to the incident. The cyber cell is assisting police in tracing the individuals involved and examining available digital evidence.

CSP Robin Jain Issues Cyber Safety Advisory

CSP Robin Jain urged parents and children to exercise caution while using online classes, study groups and social media platforms.

He advised people not to share personal photographs with unknown individuals or in unfamiliar online groups.

Police said the investigation is underway and efforts are being made with the assistance of the cyber cell to identify and trace the accused.

How Parents Can Protect Children Online

• Avoid allowing children to interact privately with unknown people on social media and messaging platforms.

• Children should never share personal photographs with unknown individuals.

• Suspicious messages, usernames, phone numbers and other digital evidence should be preserved.

• Do not forward or further circulate abusive or obscene material.

• In case of threats or blackmail, report the matter to the police or appropriate cybercrime authorities instead of engaging extensively with the accused.

• Parents should maintain open communication with children about online safety and suspicious interactions.

Privacy Note

The victim is a minor. Her identity, photographs and other information that could reveal her identity should not be published or circulated. Any alleged obscene or morphed material involving a child should not be reproduced or linked in the article.

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