Chittoor Officials Stunned by Obscene Links in Official WhatsApp Groups
Government officials in Chittoor and Kuppam districts experienced a major shock on Thursday. They received unexpected APK files and links to obscene videos in their official WhatsApp groups. The messages appeared from the mobile number of a deputy director ranked official working in the state government's Information and Public Relations department.
Immediate Action and Deletion of Content
The shocked recipients quickly brought the matter to the attention of the concerned deputy director. Senior district administration officials also received immediate notifications about the inappropriate content circulating in official channels. Following these alerts, the offensive posts were deleted from the WhatsApp groups without delay.
Official Claims Phone Was Hacked
The deputy director whose number allegedly sent the links later issued a clarification statement. He explained that the links posted in the I&PR department's WhatsApp groups originated from his mobile phone but without his knowledge or consent. "It appears that my mobile phone was hacked," the official stated. "I have lodged a formal complaint with the cybercrime police as advised by my higher officials."
Cybercrime Police Launch Investigation
Chittoor cybercrime police have registered a formal case based on the complaint. They have launched a thorough investigation into how the official's phone was compromised and who might be behind the incident. Police are examining digital evidence and following multiple leads to identify the perpetrators.
Police Warning About Cyber Threats
Local police issued an urgent appeal to the public regarding cyber safety. They emphasized that people must exercise extreme caution when opening unknown or suspicious links, even if they appear to come from known contacts. "Cyber criminals constantly search for easy targets," police officials warned. "The moment someone clicks on malicious links sent through APK files or other formats, their mobile phone immediately gets hacked and falls under criminal control." Authorities urged everyone to report such incidents immediately without any hesitation.
The incident has raised serious concerns about digital security within government communication channels. Many officials are now reviewing their cybersecurity practices and considering additional protective measures for official communications.
