What Is the Kota Viral Case? Claims of 40,000 Obscene Videos, Pakistan Link Explained

A case in Rajasthan's Kota has triggered widespread controversy after Bajrang Dal alleged the recovery of more than 40,000 obscene videos from a man's mobile phone, along with claims of a Pakistan connection and religious conversion. However, police have clarified that their investigation has not yet substantiated many of the allegations.

The case began after Bajrang Dal activist Yogesh Renwal filed a complaint at Vigyan Nagar police station on June 15. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Manish Sharma under Sections 196(1)(A), 196(1)(B), 299 and 352 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Sections 66, 67 and 67A of the Information Technology Act. Sharma was later arrested. Mumbai: Worli’s BDD Chawl Residents Build Massive ‘Love Jihad’ Themed Holika Dahan Installation (Watch Video).

According to Bajrang Dal, Sharma had adopted the name Moin Khan and was active on Telegram, Snapchat and Discord, where he allegedly targeted Hindu women and circulated objectionable content.

Renwal claimed that investigators recovered more than 40,000 obscene videos of Hindu women from the accused's mobile phone. He also alleged that some videos featured women with symbols such as "Om" and "Swastik" on their bodies, while others contained objectionable content related to Hindu deities and Shivling. ‘Love Jihad’ Being Waged by Certain Community, Poses Major Threat to Nation’s Unity, Says Uttar Pradesh Court.

The organisation further alleged that Sharma underwent circumcision, converted his religion and adopted the name Moin Khan before carrying out these activities. Bajrang Dal also claimed that Telegram groups and audio clips contained discussions about targeting Hindu women, recording videos and references to terms such as "Jihad-al-Akbar" and "Ghazwa-e-Hind."

Renwal further alleged that certain chats and audio clips indicated that individuals linked to Pakistan were issuing instructions to people involved in these activities. The organisation has since approached the Prime Minister's Office, the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Rajasthan Chief Minister, seeking a probe by national agencies.

As the allegations gained attention, Kota Police said several of the claims remain unverified.

Kota City Additional Superintendent of Police Subhash Mishra said, "Any kind of religious conversion has not come to light. No facts related to the insult of Hindu deities have emerged in the investigation so far."

He added that the accused had joined Telegram groups and was viewing obscene videos and pornographic material. Based on those findings, police registered the case under the relevant provisions and arrested him.

Mishra also said investigators had not found any audio indicating a Pakistan connection and that no facts warranting action under conversion laws had emerged during the probe.

Investigating Officer CI Mangilal said that Manish Sharma, a resident of Vigyan Nagar, had adopted the fake name Moin Khan and was associated with several Telegram groups.

According to Mangilal, the accused had downloaded videos and photographs from Telegram groups and stored them on his mobile phone. He added that investigators have not yet established whether Sharma underwent circumcision.

Mangilal said the accused remains in judicial custody and that the investigation is continuing based on digital evidence, mobile phone data and social media activity.

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