Social Media Platform Can Make Hero to Zero
Manoj Kanta,Dash,Odishabarta
Berhampur Cyber Police arrests one person for sharing the private moments of victim and himself on social medial intending to damage her reputation in the society.
Berhampur,(09/01/2026): Berhampur Cyber Crime & EconomicOffence,Police has arrested one accused for sharing the private moments of victim and accused on social medial intending to damage her reputation in the society(!).
According to officer, On August 23, 2025, a victim/complainant from Berhampur lodged a complaint at the Cyher crime and economic offences Police Station that an unknown individual had gained unauthorized access to her private photos and videos and was circulating them photos via WhatsApp and other social media platforms. This harassment resulted in significant emotional, social, and psychological distress for the victim, true.
On January 8, 2026, the police apprehended the accused and produced him before the court. The accused Kishore Kumar Sasmal aged about 32 years)S/o Banamali Sasmal, of Village Hantosh, under: Belagaon police station.
Police seizedrom the possession of the accused for forensic examination;
1. One Realme 5 Pro smartphone (used in the commission of the crime)
2. Digital copies of the alleged private photos and videos.
Advisory to the General public:
In light of recent arrests involving the misuse of private media, the Berhampur Police urges citizens to follow these essential safety guidelines to secure their digital lives:
1. Secure Your Social Media & WhatsApp
2. Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): This adds an extra layer of security. Even if someone knows your password, they cannot log in without the code sent to your phone.
3. Privacy Settings: Set your social media profiles to “Private.” Regularly review your “Friends List” and remove individuals you do not know personally.
4. Lock Your WhatsApp: Use the built-in Fingerprint or Face ID lock feature to prevent unauthorized physical access to your chats.
5. Be Cautious with your Content Think Before You Share: Once a photo or video is sent, you lose control over how the recipient uses or shares it. Avoid sharing sensitive or private media via digital platforms.
6. Cloud Security: If you sync photos to Google Photos or iCloud, ensure those accounts have strong, unique passwords and 2FA enabled.
7. Beware of “Catfishing” & Links Stranger Danger: Do not accept video calls from unknown numbers. Cybercriminals often use these to record clips and later blackmail victims.
8. Suspicious Links: Never click on links claiming to show “leaked videos” or “account alerts.” These are often phishing attempts to steal your login credentials.
9. Immediate Action Steps if Targeted.
10. Do Not Delete Evidence: If you are being harassed, take screenshots of the messages, profile links, and phone numbers. These are vital for police investigation.
11. Do not Give In to Threats: Paying a blackmailer rarely stops the harassment; it often leads to further demands.
12. Report Promptly: Report the incident immediately to your nearest Police Station or via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal at www.cybercrime.gov.in.
Public Notice: Your privacy is your right. Do not suffer in silence; we are here to help
Odisha Police
