According to law enforcement, a specialized team was mobilised under the leadership of Inspector Ajai Kumar Yadav, with oversight by ACP Melvyn Varghese. The unit meticulously scrutinised CCTV footage and circulated images of the suspect. Local beat staff and confidential informants contributed intelligence that led to Priyadarshi’s arrest.
During questioning, Priyadarshi allegedly admitted that the recordings were made to satisfy personal gratification. The lighter-shaped spy camera was retrieved from his possession at the time of his apprehension. Described as unmarried and residing in Agra’s Civil Lines area, he has been firmly linked to the offence through his confession.
The case underscores pressing concerns about privacy violations and the misuse of covert devices in public spaces. It also demonstrates effective coordination between surveillance technology and grassroots intelligence in law enforcement operations. Further investigative work will clarify whether there are additional victims or related offences.
Amid a growing dialogue around personal safety in urban settings, this incident has sparked renewed attention to how technological devices may be illicitly deployed, and whether existing legal protections and enforcement mechanisms are sufficient.