Guwahati: The crime branch unit of Assam police has launched an investigation into the alleged incident where a pornographic video clip aired during an event attended by Union Minister Rameswar Teli in the Tinsukia district.
The police have already detained a projector operator in connection with the incident.
The incident took place during the launch of the pilot rollout of methanol-blended M-15 petrol in Tinsukia by India Oil. An Indian Oil official was delivering his speech on the stage while a projector screen, which was displaying clips of the said project -- started playing a pornographic movie.
The clip ran for a few seconds before the operator managed to cut it off.
According to reports, when the matter came to the notice of the police, they immediately rushed to the spot to investigate and a case was registered at the Tinsukia police station.
Reportedly, the event was also being live-streamed online and an Indian Oil official had shared the Zoom meeting ID and passcode on their Twitter account.
"I didn't see the clip when it was played. But I have apprised of the same and I have directed that those involved in the incident be investigated and appropriate punishment be awarded," said Teli.
The project was launched by Teli in the presence of Niti Aayog member Dr V K Saraswat, Indian Oil Chairman S M Vaidya, state labour minister Sanjoy Kishan, Assam Petrochemicals Limited (APL) chairman Bikul Deka, among others.
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