Odisha youth held for posting girlfriend’s obscene video on Facebook

Jajpur: The Kuakhia police has arrested a 24-year-old youth for allegedly posting obscene video and photos of his girlfriend on Facebook.

The arrested has been identified as Rama Chandra Barik of Mahabir Road under Parjang police limits in Dhenkanal district. He was arrested from his house at Manguli in Cuttack after the victim girl of Kuakhia in Jajpur lodged a complaint with the police.

As per the FIR filed by the girl, a relationship developed between the two while she was pursuing her studies at a private college in Bhubaneswar. Rama, her classmate, had recorded a video of their private moment and clicked some photos of the same.

Later, the couple ended the relationship after a heated argument. In a fit of rage, Rama posted the video and photos on the social networking site. The accused confessed to the crime during interrogation by police.

He was arrested and forwarded to a local court and then remanded in judicial custody after his bail plea got rejected.