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Breakthrough: Arrest Made in Nitara's Online Harassment Case
25 Apr
Summary
- First arrest made in attempted sextortion case involving Nitara.
- Akshay Kumar bravely shared his daughter's online harassment experience.
- Authorities confirmed the apprehension months after the incident.

An arrest has been made in the attempted sextortion case involving Nitara, daughter of actor Akshay Kumar. The incident, first disclosed by Kumar in October 2025, involved his then 13-year-old daughter being targeted online while playing a video game.
The stranger's interaction began innocuously but quickly escalated to inappropriate questions and a demand for nude pictures. Nitara bravely ceased the conversation and informed her parents, leading to the case being handled by authorities.
In April 2026, Additional Director General of Police Yashasvi Yadav confirmed the apprehension, highlighting the bravery of Nitara and her parents in reporting the crime. This development marks a significant breakthrough in addressing online harassment and cybercrime targeting children.