Indian media criticized for misrepresenting Bangladesh uprising as anti-Hindu violence
New Delhi: Indian media is facing backlash for its portrayal of the recent uprising in Bangladesh, with allegations of spreading misinformation by depicting the unrest as a targeted attack on Hindu minorities. Reports suggest that several Indian outlets have used fake videos and unverified information, framing the events as part of an ISI-China conspiracy to impose an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh.
According to a report by Al Jazeera, Indian media misrepresented the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, presenting it as a wave of violence against Hindus. Some Indian channels, including The Times Group's Mirror Now, broadcasted videos of arson and violence, falsely claiming them to be attacks on Hindu properties, when in fact, the victims were mostly Muslims.
Local reports from Bangladesh confirmed that only two Hindus were killed following Hasina’s removal from power—one a police officer and the other an Awami League activist. While Indian media suggested a widespread anti-Hindu sentiment, evidence shows that the violence was politically motivated, targeting properties associated with the Awami League, including those owned by Muslims.
The misinformation has been linked to a broader narrative pushed by some Indian outlets, alleging Pakistani and Chinese involvement in the unrest, aimed at advancing an Islamist agenda in Bangladesh. This narrative is seen as part of a strategy to fuel fear and prejudice in India, particularly against Muslims.
Independent verification from Bangladesh contradicts the claims of mass violence against Hindus, revealing instead that the conflict is driven by political retaliation rather than religious animosity. Instances of Muslims protecting Hindu communities have also been reported, further challenging the communal narrative presented by some Indian media.
Critics argue that such sensationalist coverage in Indian media serves political purposes, particularly in the context of rising Hindu nationalism and anti-Muslim rhetoric in India, rather than providing an accurate depiction of the situation in Bangladesh.
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Two arrested in K'taka for assaulting minors, uploading CSAM content
Bengaluru (PTI): Two men were arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting two minor girls, recording the acts on mobile phones and uploading the videos online as child sexual abuse material, police said on Thursday.
The accused have been identified as Kiran Kumar (29), hailing from Chitradurga district, and Aditya M K (20), hailing from Shivamogga district, they said.
A probe was initiated after information was received from the NCRP portal regarding a suspected instance of creation of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) for online dissemination, police said.
Accordingly, a case was registered at Kaggalipura Police Station under relevant sections of the IT Act on May 10, they added.
Investigation revealed that two minor girl victims were exploited and videos were created and uploaded to the internet. The child victims have subsequently recorded their statements as per procedure and further necessary legal steps have been taken, Pronab Mohanty Director General of Police, Cyber Command, said in a statement.
Based on the statements of the victims, the accused persons, who allegedly assaulted the minors, recorded the acts on mobile phones and uploaded the videos online, were arrested, he said.
Following the probe, sections 65(2) (rape) and 70 (gangrape) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with relevant sections of the POCSO Act, have been added to the FIR, police said.
Officials collected relevant information and on May 12, arrested the accused persons and seized three mobile phones belonging to them, in which the videos had allegedly been recorded, he said.
The accused were later produced before the court and taken into police custody for further investigation, he added.
According to him, in CSAM cases, police usually apprehend offenders who have downloaded such content or have kept them in their possession after obtaining them from elsewhere, usually the internet.
"The present case is one of the very few instances where content creators and uploaders have been apprehended," Mohanty added.
