In a disturbing incident in Pune, the seemingly harmless realm of online gaming turned into a nightmare for a minor girl who faced online threats and defamation through the ‘Garena Free Fire’ game. The incident unfolded in a society located on Kondhwa Main Road, prompting the Market Yard Police Station to register an FIR.
The victim, an underage girl engaged in the ‘Garena Free Fire’ game, found herself entangled in a sinister situation after forming an online friendship with an individual named Aman Kumar over three years. The situation escalated when the accused allegedly threatened the victim’s sister’s life, leading the victim to send explicit photos under duress via WhatsApp.
Aman Kumar, the accused, used the compromising photos to manipulate the victim into an unwanted relationship, wielding the threat of exposing the images to her relatives if she resisted. The distressing ordeal extended beyond mere threats, with Kumar allegedly engaging in obscene communication both over the phone and online.
The victim’s entire family, including her parents and grandmother, became targets of explicit image dissemination on WhatsApp. The victim’s mother has taken swift action, filing a formal complaint at the Market Yard Police Station, triggering an investigation led by Police Inspector (Crime) Swapnali Shinde.
As the investigation unfolds, it sheds light on the darker side of online interactions, emphasizing the need for vigilance and awareness among both parents and teenagers regarding the potential risks associated with online friendships.
