MADIKERI, KARNATAKA – In a case that has sparked significant public outrage across the state, the Karnataka Police have arrested a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) student for allegedly recording and circulating private videos of several young women.
The arrest of Mohammad Savad took place on Thursday following a formal complaint and a preliminary investigation by the Madikeri Rural police.
The Allegations
The accused, a student at a reputed college in the Sampigehalli locality of Bengaluru, is alleged to have:
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Engaged in relationships with multiple young women under false pretenses.
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Secretly recorded private and intimate moments on his mobile device.
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Facilitated the “leaking” of these videos, which subsequently went viral on various social media platforms.
Notably, police sources have confirmed that many of the women featured in the footage are daughters of local political leaders in the Kodagu district.
Investigation and Retaliation
The investigation was officially launched after Prasanna Bhat, President of the Kodagu Development Committee, lodged a formal complaint regarding the viral content. Preliminary police findings suggest that while Savad recorded the videos, his associates may have been responsible for the actual distribution online.
The scandal has already led to reports of violence. Unverified videos have surfaced showing a group of youths—suspected to be Savad’s friends—being physically attacked by unknown individuals. The police are currently monitoring these reports, though no formal complaint regarding the assault has been filed.
A Growing Trend of Digital Privacy Breach
This incident adds to a series of high-profile digital privacy scandals rocking Karnataka in early 2026.
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DGP Suspension: Recently, senior IPS officer and DGP Ramchandra Rao was suspended following the leak of controversial videos from his chambers, which he claims were “morphed.”
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Pharmacist Arrest: In February 2025, a pharmacist in the state was apprehended for filming over 70 obscene videos of women without their consent.
“The seriousness of this matter cannot be overstated. We are looking into all aspects, including the IT Act violations and the potential conspiracy behind the leak,” stated a senior official from the Madikeri Rural police station.
The police have seized Savad’s mobile devices for forensic analysis. Further details are expected as the interrogation continues.
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