Social media often has cases that go viral within hours. Recently, Bengali creator Sofik SK and his girlfriend Sonali found themselves in a similar predicament when a private video of theirs was leaked. It all happened so fast that it became difficult for both of them to handle it.
According to Sonali, the video was stolen not by a stranger but by a close friend of theirs. Both say the person had access to their mobile phone and its password, and that this trust was misused. Sonali said the video was a private moment and should never have been shared with anyone.
After the incident, Sonali immediately filed a case with the Cyber Crime Unit. The explanation given is that the person wanted to use the video to put pressure on both of them. When Sofik and Sonali started distancing themselves from him, he spread the video on social media. Sonali also said that if the matter escalates, she will also take action against the family of the person because he tried to ruin their lives.
On the other hand, Sofic SK also released a video in which he openly admitted that the leaked video is indeed of him, but it is an older one. He said he had a different mindset at the time and is now working to improve himself. Sofic noted sadly that he considered his friend a brother, but he stabbed him in the back.
The matter has sparked a considerable debate on social media. Many people are expressing sympathy for Sonali because such a leak of private content can cause mental anguish for anyone. Some people are also saying that in the modern era, sharing the phone and password with anyone is not without risk.
The worst effect of the video leak was on Sonali, who said that she is afraid to even step out of the house. He also said that the incident has taken a toll on his mental health.
Interestingly, after the controversy, Sofic’s follower count increased rapidly, surpassing 500,000. This is the reality of social media: people are more interested in the noise than in the problem.
This whole affair is yet another reminder of how big a problem private videos can be if they fall into the wrong hands. What Sonali and Sofic went through can happen to anyone. That is why it is essential to be extremely careful with phones, passwords, and private data; otherwise, a moment’s lapse can lead to years of trouble.
