As Prajwal sex videos go public, many survivors shut themselves at home

HASSAN

: Even as

SIT

awaits JD(S) leader HD Revanna's return from abroad, many

survivors

of sexual exploitation who have still not dared to lodge complaints are isolating themselves due to societal pressure, reports Milton Lawrence. Some of them have gone into hiding.
"Some survivors, whose videos allegedly with Prajwal are making rounds online, have withdrawn socially by either moving out of Hassan district or restricting themselves within the four walls of their homes," said a senior police officer, who was on the lookout for such survivors.

Women activists have demanded a total ban on circulation of such videos, seeking stern action against those soliciting and propagating such clips through personal devices or on social media.
"We urge the govt to take immediate action to halt circulation of inappropriate videos," said writer-activist Rupa Hassan. She acknowledged that some individuals may have disconnected their phones or sequestered themselves. "We have urged the survivors to contact SIT or use helpline number," she added.

Some women featuring in the sleaze videos were filmed without their knowledge. "These women need constant counselling," Rupa said. SIT on Monday advised the public to delete all videos, audio clips and photos of survivors of sexual crimes from their devices to avoid legal action.
Sources said a tailor was detained in Hassan for sharing photos and videos pertaining to the sex scandal. More such arrests are likely to follow if sharing of such clips continues, sources added.