The most severe risk is the possibility of engaging with content that has been recorded and distributed without the consent of the people in the video. This is a form of digital sexual violence. By viewing or sharing such material, the user is directly contributing to the ongoing harm and exploitation of individuals. The "verified" tag is often a euphemism for "non-consensual" or "leaked," and seeking it out perpetuates a cycle of abuse. The Times of India report confirmed that such material has an active market in Kolkata, with dealers selling videos of horrific content.
The boundary between mainstream entertainment and adult-oriented media in Bengal is becoming increasingly porous. Popular media plays a dual role in this transition.
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