Gonda Man Arrested for Leaking Private Photos and Threats
Aman Srivastava was arrested in Gonda for circulating private media of a transport employee and issuing death threats via WhatsApp.
In a shocking incident that has sent waves through the local community, the Gonda police have arrested a man for allegedly distributing private photos and videos of a female employee on social media and WhatsApp. The accused, identified as Aman Srivastava, is facing serious charges after a female conductor in the transport department filed a harrowing complaint detailing a campaign of digital harassment and intimidation.
A Targeted Campaign of Harassment
The victim, who serves as a conductor at the Bahraich depot, approached the authorities on September 23, 2026, to report a systematic attempt to destroy her reputation and livelihood. According to the complaint, the accused, a resident of Malviya Nagar, began circulating her private media on September 20.
The reach of this digital violation was extensive. The victim alleged that Aman Srivastava did not just share the content randomly but specifically targeted her inner circle and professional life. The private media was reportedly sent to:
- Her husband and siblings
- Various relatives
- Her landlord
- Multiple WhatsApp groups belonging to the transport department
Threats to Livelihood and Life
Beyond the violation of privacy, the accused allegedly engaged in aggressive behavior aimed at sabotaging the victim's career. The complainant stated that Srivastava used abusive language directed at her supervisor and explicitly threatened to have her terminated from her position at the transport department.
The harassment escalated from digital shaming to direct physical intimidation. The victim reported receiving a barrage of threatening messages, which included chilling death threats, leaving her in a state of constant fear.
Police Action and Arrest
Acting swiftly on the complaint, the Kotwali Nagar police registered FIR number 877/2026. The accused, the son of Manoj Srivastava and a permanent resident of Village Bharah Harsingwa, was tracked down following a police tip-off.
A specialized police team, led by Additional Inspector Arvind Yadav and including Head Constable Suresh Kumar and Constable Brijmohan Lodhi, conducted a raid at the suspect's Malviya Nagar residence. During the arrest, officers seized a Vivo Y28s 5G mobile phone, which is believed to be the primary device used to distribute the illicit content.
Legal Charges Under New Laws
The accused is being prosecuted under several stringent sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including:
- Section 352: Relating to intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace.
- Section 351(3): Pertaining to criminal intimidation.
- Section 64(1): Dealing with serious offenses related to sexual misconduct.
Additionally, he has been charged under Section 66E of the IT Act for the violation of privacy through the capture and distribution of private images. Authorities have confirmed that legal proceedings are currently ongoing as they continue their investigation into the matter.