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Mint
17-07-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Arrest over child porn: MEA reacts, says Indians going abroad should ‘abide by local laws, guidelines and regulations'
The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday responded to the arrest of Gurjeet Singh Malhi by US immigration authorities over alleged child pornography charges, citing respect for the law and order of the host country, ANI reported. Answering a question on the matter during the press conference, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, 'These are matters of law and order... We would endeavour to tell Indian nationals going abroad that they should abide by local laws, guidelines and regulations.' Earlier on 11 July, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) had arrested a 42-year-old Indian national – Gurjeet Singh Malhi – in the State of Washington on charges of possession of child pornography. Malhi was arrested during a coordinated federal law enforcement operation, and it has triggered a political row in Punjab as both the BJP and Congress accuse the ruling AAP of having links with the accused. Since the purported images of Malhi with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's family members, and other AAP leaders and ministers surfaced, the opposition parties in Punjab have attacked the ruling party. Both the BJP and the Congress are seeking explanations from CM Bhagwant Mann and the AAP government in Punjab. Meanwhile, Malhi has been charged by the US authorities with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). 'A citizen of India, Gurjeet Singh Malhi, 42, was arrested during a joint federal law enforcement action in WA. Malhi has been charged by local authorities with possession of CSAM, child sexual assault material, commonly known as child porn,' ICE said in a statement. Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira has sought answers from the Punjab CM over his family's alleged connection with Malhi. 'We (Congress Party) demand an explanation from Bhagwant Mann – what connection does his family have with the shameful arrest of NRI Gurjit Malhi by USA federal authorities for possessing CSAM, Child Sexual Assault Material, commonly known as Child Porn? (sic),' the MLA from the Bholath Assembly constituency said in a post on X. "Does the family of the Punjab CM have relations with such a shameful CRIMINAL? (sic)" the former Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly added. "Similarly, other Aam Aadmi Party leaders like Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, FM Harpal Cheema, MLA, etc. should explain what dealings, including financial, do these leaders have with such Nasty Criminals? (sic)" Khaira further questioned in the post shared on Wednesday. BJP's Chandigarh unit also attacked AAP and asked on X, "How long will AAP's self-proclaimed revolutionaries dodge these serious allegations?" 'NRI Gurjeet Malhi, arrested in the USA on child sexual exploitation (CSAM, child pornography) charges. His photos with CM Bhagwant Mann's family are circulating publicly, along with clear links to AAP leaders like Speaker Kultar Sandhwan, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, and Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak,' the BJP said in a social media post. 'What is your connection with this man? Why the silence on such a disturbing case?' BJP said. "AAP leaders often target others based on mere photos – will you now apply the same standard to yourselves?" the BJP asked. So far, the Aam Aadmi Party has not responded to the allegations.
India Today
17-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Arrest of Indian man for child porn in US sparks political slugfest in India
A 42-year-old Indian national has been arrested in the State of Washington on charges of possession of child pornography, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said. Gurjeet Singh Malhi was arrested during a coordinated federal law enforcement operation. Malhi's arrest in the US has triggered a political row in Punjab, with the BJP and Congress accusing the ruling AAP of having links with the Congress and BJP attacks came after purported images of Malhi with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's family members, and other AAP leaders and ministers surfaced. Both parties are now seeking explanations from Mann and the AAP government in Punjab over the alleged has been charged by the US authorities with possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), also known as child pornography. "A citizen of India, Gurjeet Singh Malhi, 42, was arrested during a joint federal law enforcement action in WA. Malhi has been charged by local authorities with possession of CSAM, child sexual assault material, commonly known as child porn," ICE said in a ICE, Seattle, had announced the arrest of Malhi on X, on July SHARES MALHI'S PHOTOS WITH AAP LEADERSCongress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira demanded answers from the Punjab CM over his family's alleged connection with the accused."We (Congress Party) demand an explanation from Bhagwant Mann – what connection does his family have with the shameful arrest of NRI Gurjit Malhi by USA federal authorities for possessing CSAM, Child Sexual Assault Material, commonly known as Child Porn? (sic)" the MLA from the Bholath Assembly constituency said in a post on X."Does the family of the Punjab CM have relations with such a shameful CRIMINAL? (sic)" the former Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly added."Similarly, other Aam Aadmi Party leaders like Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan, FM Harpal Cheema, MLA, etc. should explain what dealings, including financial, do these leaders have with such Nasty Criminals? (sic)" Khaira further questioned in the post shared on who is also the chairman of the All India Kisan Congress, tagged his post on X to Bhagwant Mann and other AAP leaders mentioned in the post. A screenshot of X post by Congress leader Sukhpal Singh Khaira. BJP ALSO SOUGHT ANSWERS FROM AAP OVER MALHIThe BJP's Chandigarh unit also questioned AAP over the purported pictures, asking, "How long will AAP's self-proclaimed revolutionaries dodge these serious allegations?"advertisement"NRI Gurjeet Malhi, arrested in the USA on child sexual exploitation (CSAM, child pornography) charges. His photos with CM Bhagwant Mann's family are circulating publicly, along with clear links to AAP leaders like Speaker Kultar Sandhwan, Finance Minister Harpal Cheema, and Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, (sic)" BJP said in a social media post on X."What is your connection with this man? Why the silence on such a disturbing case?" BJP said, and also tagged Punjab CM and State Finance Minister Cheema and other AAP Punjab leaders. A screenshot of the post by the BJP Chandigarh "AAP leaders often target others based on mere photos – will you now apply the same standard to yourselves?" the BJP far, the Aam Aadmi Party has not responded to the allegations despite the controversy blowing up.- Ends
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Yahoo
Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office arrests suspect in child sexual assault material case
( — The Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office Investigations Division received a cyber tip in February from the Internet Crimes Against Children. According to TCSO, the tip was tied to a Tuolumne County resident 'who was engaged in the possession or distribution of Child Sexual Assault Material.' During the investigation, detectives served warrants to several social media companies. Oakdale police arrest 21-year-old man in connection with recent bank robbery Through the warrants, authorities soon identified the suspect as a 22-year-old man from Sonora. The man was arrested on April 3 as he was leaving home, said TCSO. Authorities later served a search warrant at his house in Sonora where more evidence was seized. TCSO said he had been booked into the Dambacher Detention Center on charges related to the possession and distribution of CSAM. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
