Four More Arrested in Amravati Case Involving Online Explicit Content and Minor Exploitation
Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested four additional suspects in a high-profile case involving the online circulation of explicit content and the sexual exploitation of minors, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The investigation, led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), revealed that the primary accused, 19-year-old Ayan Ahmad Tanvir Ahmad, used social media platforms to befriend and exploit victims over two years. Authorities confirmed that approximately 90% of contact with victims was established through these digital channels. The rented accommodation where assaults allegedly occurred has been sealed, and electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, have been seized for forensic analysis to recover deleted data. While rumors suggested up to 180 victims, police clarified that only eight victims have been identified so far. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act, and the Information Technology Act. Officials are also examining the property owner's potential involvement and investigating whether the crimes were part of an organized criminal nexus. Victim support measures, including counseling, are being coordinated with local welfare departments.
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Four More Arrested in Amravati Case Involving Online Explicit Content and Minor Exploitation
Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested four additional suspects in a high-profile case involving the online circulation of explicit content and the sexual exploitation of minors, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The investigation, led by a Special Investigation Team (SIT), revealed that the primary accused, 19-year-old Ayan Ahmad Tanvir Ahmad, used social media platforms to befriend and exploit victims over two years. Authorities confirmed that approximately 90% of contact with victims was established through these digital channels. The rented accommodation where assaults allegedly occurred has been sealed, and electronic devices, including mobile phones and laptops, have been seized for forensic analysis to recover deleted data. While rumors suggested up to 180 victims, police clarified that only eight victims have been identified so far. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the POCSO Act, and the Information Technology Act. Officials are also examining the property owner's potential involvement and investigating whether the crimes were part of an organized criminal nexus. Victim support measures, including counseling, are being coordinated with local welfare departments.
The Indian Express