Bengaluru: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a stern warning against the dissemination of videos related to the sex scandal involving Hassan MP, Prajwal Revanna, on social media platforms.

Bijay Kumar Singh, the head of the SIT, informed that sharing such videos violates the Information Technology Act, specifically Section 67(a), and Sections 228A(1) and 292 of the Indian Penal Code. He further said that legal action will be pursued against those found in breach of these laws.

The SIT also informed that sharing of videos through private messaging apps will also be detected, and perpetrators will face consequences. They stressed that such actions not only violate the dignity and privacy of the victims but will also be dealt with seriously.

Furthermore, the SIT has instructed media outlets, individuals, and organisations to refrain from disclosing the identity of any victim. Legal measures will be taken if necessary to ensure compliance with this directive.

To support victims, the SIT has launched a helpline (6360938947) operational from 8 am to 8 pm. They assured that callers' identities will remain confidential and urged the public to respond to this matter with empathy and support.

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Thiruvananthapuram (PTI): As rains lashed many parts of Kerala, authorities on Sunday urged people, particularly those living in hilly and coastal areas, to exercise vigil.

The Meteorological Department has issued red alerts for Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, and Idukki districts for Sunday and Monday, and sounded orange alerts for four other districts, including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, and Ernakulam, for these days.

The Met office predicted thunderstorms with moderate rainfall and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 km/h at one or two places in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of Kerala till 1 pm on Sunday.

The Idukki District Collector has ordered a ban on night travel through the hilly areas of the district from Sunday until the red and orange alerts are withdrawn.

"Strict instructions have been issued to the District Superintendent of Police, Sub Divisional Magistrates, Regional Transport Officers, and Tehsildars to implement the ban effectively," an official statement said.

Mining activities have been banned in Ernakulam and Kottayam districts in view of the forecast for heavy rain.

The southern district of Thiruvananthapuram experienced heavy rains on Saturday night, leading to waterlogging in the city and its suburbs, affecting normal life.

Visuals aired by news channels showed that houses and shops were flooded in some parts.

Due to the non-completion of the Smart City Road, waterlogging has worsened in many places.

In some areas, canals crisscrossing the capital city and its suburbs overflowed.

The affected people alleged that the lack of pre-monsoon cleaning of canals and drainage systems was the reason for the waterlogging in the capital city and its suburbs.