Inmate from Karnataka's Dharwad Jail Allegedly Threatens Minor Victim During Video Call
Synopsis
A shocking case from Dharwad, Karnataka, reveals that a POCSO accused is alleged to have threatened a minor victim via video call from prison, raising serious concerns about prison security and community safety.
Key Takeaways
POCSO Case: Accused threatens minor victim from jail.
Security Concerns: Urgent need for reforms in prison communication policies.
Community Outrage: Victim's family demands justice and action.
Legal Ramifications: Accused faces serious charges under the POCSO Act.
Viral Video: Evidence of threats circulated widely on social media.
Dharwad (Karnataka), March 30 (NationPress) - A troubling incident has emerged from Dharwad, Karnataka, where a man accused under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act allegedly initiated threatening video calls to a minor victim from within prison walls. The case, which surfaced on Monday, has sparked widespread concern, particularly due to the different community backgrounds of the victim and the accused.
A disturbing video of this interaction circulated on social media, prompting serious security alarms.
Sources report that the accused managed to make a video call to the minor using a mobile device while incarcerated at Dharwad Central Jail. During the call, he is said to have displayed the victim's name tattooed on his hand and issued menacing threats, insisting that she testify in his favor during court proceedings and falsely declare her love for him.
Furthermore, the accused is accused of persistently harassing the minor with repeated calls, warning her of a grim fate similar to that of Neha Hiremath, a college student murdered by a spurned lover in Hubballi.
He has also threatened to release their private video online.
The victim's family has voiced their outrage over this alarming breach of security, demanding swift action. In response to protests led by Sri Ram Sena activists, authorities recently transferred the accused to Vijayapura prison.
This incident has ignited a fierce debate regarding the illegal possession of mobile phones within correctional facilities and the apparent negligence of jail authorities.
Initial reports indicate that the family provided evidence of the video call made by the accused on March 11.
In a related case, another man arrested for kidnapping and raping a minor was granted bail, only to assault the victim and coerce her into retracting her complaints in Kembathahalli Road, Bengaluru. This 24-year-old perpetrator had misled the victim into believing he would marry her, subsequently kidnapping and raping her. After being arrested under the POCSO Act and placed in judicial custody, he was bailed out but later attacked the victim and her family when they refused to comply with his demands.
Additionally, there have been allegations made by the family of a nine-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by a driver, claiming that the accused's family threatened them to drop the case. The driver, originally from Tamil Nadu, was accused of assaulting the girl while working in Bengaluru. After the case was filed in Karnataka, he attempted to evade capture in Tamil Nadu while continuing to intimidate the victim's family.
Point of View
Particularly minors. The community's response highlights the importance of vigilance and support for victims of such heinous acts.
NationPress
2 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What charges is the accused facing?
The accused is charged under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
How did the accused contact the victim?
The accused allegedly made video calls to the victim using a mobile phone while in prison.
What threats did the accused make?
The accused threatened the victim to testify in his favor and to not disclose their relationship, while also showing her name tattooed on his hand.
What has been the community's reaction?
The community has expressed outrage over the security breach and demanded immediate action against the accused.
What measures have been taken following the incident?
In response to protests, the authorities have transferred the accused to a different prison.
