Hyderabad, June 20 -- In a major crackdown on repeat offenders involved in online child sexual exploitation, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has arrested 15 individuals during a statewide special operation led by its Child Protection Unit (CPU).

Announcing the details at a press conference, TGCSB Director Shikha Goel said the arrests targeted individuals who habitually uploaded, stored, and circulated sexually explicit material involving minors. The operation was conducted in multiple locations including Hyderabad, Yadagirigutta, Karimnagar, Warangal, Jagtial, and Jagadgirigutta.

The arrested individuals, aged between 19 and 50 years, were linked to 57 cyber tipline complaints, leading to the registration of 34 FIRs under Se...