Untrace Report by Chandigarh Police – Update

📰 6 Years Later, Child Pornography Accused Still Untraceable — ‘Untrace Report’ Accepted by Court

Even after six years of investigation, the accused who allegedly uploaded child pornography on Instagram could not be traced by the police. Due to lack of concrete evidence and failure to locate the accused, the Sessions Court accepted the police’s “Untrace Report” and closed the case.

🔍 Case Background
In September 2020, Instagram reported objectionable child-related content to Indian authorities.
Based on this, an FIR was registered under Section 67B of the IT Act at Sector-17 Police Station.
The report mentioned usernames, user IDs, and IP address details.

📍 Police Investigation
The IP address traced to Sector-46, Chandigarh, but no suspect was found at the location.
Further verification of usernames and mobile numbers revealed incorrect or non-functional data.
Police examined all technical and physical angles but found no reliable or admissible evidence.

⚖️ Court’s Observation
The court noted that despite extensive investigation, no substantial proof was available.

The prosecution could not establish the identity or location of the accused.
Accordingly, the Untrace Report was accepted, and the case was formally closed.

📌 Key Takeaway This case highlights the practical challenges in cybercrime investigations, especially when digital footprints are masked or data turns out to be unreliable. It also shows that courts require concrete, verifiable evidence before proceeding with criminal prosecution.

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