“19-minute viral video” scandal has resurfaced: New 5 minute Viral Video sparks outrage and calls for stricter POCSO enforcement

A new storm has broken out on social media following the release of an allegedly disturbing video clip. The incident occurred just a few weeks after the 19-minute viral video that triggered nationwide debates and outrage. Cyber experts have issued immediate warnings regarding the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO).

This latest event has the online community in a state of shock. As the Internet was discussing the viral 19-minute video that was deemed explicit, a 5-minute and 39-second clip began to gain popularity. This newly released footage shows a young man with a woman, which has caused concern among netizens as well as child safety advocates. This content has spread rapidly, highlighting a disturbing trend in which sensitive material is used to create viral videos instead of being reported.

In the age of artificial intelligence, experts are concerned about authenticity. The consensus is growing that this viral clip and the previous 19-minute viral video could be a product of deepfake. The immediate response of a significant number of users on social media was to ask for links to the viral video. This behavior, according to experts, intensifies the trauma experienced by the victims and complicates any legal proceedings. The tendency of social media users to search for the video rather than report it makes bystanders active participants in abuse.

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An industry expert commented on the matter, saying, “Another 5 minutes 39 seconds viral video, allegedly featuring a child, has sparked fury in social media following the 19-minute MMS scandal.” The experts questioned whether it was a fake, as India’s POCSO Act and cybersecurity measures were being urged to be stricter.

Although the validity of the latest MMS video is not confirmed yet by forensic laboratories, the recent spate of cases reported involving MMS videos has serious implications for social media platform safety. Modern AI advances allow for the production of deepfake videos, which can create an infinite loop where it is difficult to distinguish between fact and fiction. The credibility crisis is a major challenge to law enforcement in tracing the source of the viral 19-minute video.

India has strict laws against child pornography and the exploitation of children. Under the POCSO Act and the Information Technology Act, the production, distribution or even the mere act of sharing a video that involves a minor is a serious offense for which there are no bailable offences. The authorities remind the public not to forward these videos, such as the viral 19-minute video or the 5-minute new clip. This can result in severe legal penalties, even imprisonment.

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It is alarming that these videos are spreading so quickly. Investigations are currently underway to find out who made the video, from where it came, and if it’s a deepfake or not. Citizens are demanding that the social media debate be tempered and taken seriously to safeguard the dignity and privacy of women and minors online.

This incident is a stark reminder that social media should be used responsibly. These platforms can be powerful communication tools, but their misuse has turned them into a grave threat to society. The cybercrime portal encourages users to immediately report any such content rather than engage with it.