Law enforcement authorities in the capital city of Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with grave allegations involving the sexual abuse of a minor girl and the physical assault of a minor boy. The police action followed intense public outrage triggered by video clips circulating on social media platforms depicting the incidents. The suspect has since been produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody as official investigations proceed.
Viral Social Media Clips Prompt Swift Police Action
The case came to light after an informer alerted law enforcement officials to the alleged abuse and provided video documentation of the incident. The accused has been identified as Biri Tara, a 50-year-old resident of the Modirijo area in Itanagar. The recordings, which purportedly showed Tara subjecting a minor girl to sexual abuse and physically attacking a young boy, rapidly spread across online messaging channels, causing widespread public condemnation. Acting promptly on the provided evidence, officers from the Itanagar Women Police Station registered a formal case and apprehended Tara on September 2.
Court Appearance and Remand to Judicial Custody
Following his arrest on September 2, law enforcement personnel produced Biri Tara before the Special Judge at Yupia. Upon considering the initial findings and the severe nature of the allegations, the court ordered the accused to be remanded to judicial custody. Investigators are currently building the legal case under relevant statutory child protection provisions to ensure that all evidence is meticulously documented for upcoming judicial proceedings.
Official Law Enforcement Advisory on Video Circulation
In the wake of the incident, the Itanagar Police released an urgent advisory directing members of the public, media entities, and digital network users to refrain from uploading, forwarding, or sharing any video clips, photographs, or screenshots related to the case. Authorities underlined that revealing the identity of minor victims compromises their personal dignity, privacy, and long-term psychological well-being. Law enforcement reminded citizens that safeguarding children is a shared social duty and urged everyone to act responsibly while the police complete their investigation.
Rights Group Urges Time-Bound Probe and Victim Support
The Arunachal Pradesh Women's Welfare Society (APWWS) expressed deep shock and strongly condemned the alleged crimes. In an official statement, the civil society group emphasized that child protection must remain paramount and that every minor possesses an unalienable right to live free from intimidation, exploitation, and violence. Commending the Itanagar Women Police Station for making the prompt arrest, the APWWS called for a transparent, impartial, and time-bound investigation. Furthermore, the organization urged authorities to provide comprehensive psychological counselling, medical attention, legal assistance, and a safe environment for the affected children throughout the legal process.
