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Hans India
3 days ago
- Hans India
Mumbai: Violated for 3 months, Bangladeshi minor rescued from flesh trade racket; 12 held
Mumbai: A Bangladeshi minor girl, subjected to brutal sexual abuse and violation for three months across Maharashtra, was rescued by the Maharashtra police and at least 12 persons with direct involvement in the flesh trade racket were apprehended. The racket, operating from Naigaon near Vasai, about 50 km from Mumbai, sent shockwaves across the city as shocking details emerged about her sexual exploitation and torture for over three months, reportedly by more than 200 men. The prostitution racket, when busted by Mumbai police, revealed that the Bangladeshi girl was pushed into the flesh trade by forging her documents, and the human trafficking gang also involved some female members. Speaking to IANS, a police official shared the modus operandi of racketeers and how they trapped the minor girl into prostitution. Assistant Commissioner of Police Madan Ballal, from the Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police Commissionerate, described the case as both serious and sensitive due to the minor's involvement. "We have rescued two victims, one a 14-year-old minor and another aged 21. Nine suspects, including two agents, are in custody. The victims were lured to India, tortured, and forced into sexual activities. Fake documents were used to alter their ages, and we are actively investigating to apprehend the remaining accused, including the customers involved." The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the MBVV police, under the leadership of Police Commissioner Niket Kaushik and with assistance from NGOs Exodus Road India Foundation and Harmony Foundation, conducted the operation on July 26 to free the minor from the clutches of her exploiters. The victim, originally from Bangladesh, shared a chilling account with the officials. She revealed that she fled her home after failing an examination, fearing harsh punishment from her parents. A woman named Ruby, known to the girl, lured her to Kolkata, where fake documents were created to alter her age, misrepresenting her as older to facilitate her exploitation. From Kolkata, the minor was trafficked to Nadiad in Gujarat, where she endured rape and blackmail. An elderly man allegedly took obscene photographs, using them to coerce her into prostitution. The cycle of abuse continued as she was bought and sold across multiple cities in Gujarat and Maharashtra, trapped by fear and terror. The breakthrough came when intelligence reached the MBVV police and their NGO partners about the girl's presence in Naigaon. Acting swiftly on Commissioner Kaushik's orders, the AHTU devised a meticulous plan to rescue her. The operation culminated in her liberation, and she was subsequently handed over to the Child Welfare Committee in Ulhasnagar, Thane, where she is now receiving counselling and care to help her recover from the trauma. The investigation has uncovered disturbing details, including the involvement of 12 Bangladeshi agents in the trafficking ring. Authorities have arrested nine individuals so far, including two key agents who allegedly orchestrated the operation. The Naigaon police are investigating cautiously, given the case's gravity and the minor's vulnerability. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities determined to dismantle the racket.
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Beard, husky voice: How a woman posed as man to steal cash, jewellery worth Rs 1.5 crore from relative's house
The Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police in Maharashtra Tuesday arrested a 27-year-old woman who allegedly donned a fake beard and a mask to look like a man and stole cash and valuables worth Rs 1.5 crore from a relative's house. Based on CCTV footage, the MBVV crime branch arrested Jyoti Bhanushali, a Gujarat resident. An officer said Jyoti, dressed as a man with a beard, went to the residence of her relatives in Vasari-Virar Monday, knowing that only her cousin's father-in-law, Uddhav Bhanushali, would be at the house. When she rang the bell, Uddhav opened the door, said the police. The woman, who had trained to speak in a huskier voice, spoke in Kutchi, a Gujarati dialect, and said she needed to use the washroom urgently, as per the police. Uddhav allowed her in and after going to the washroom, she allegedly told him that there was some leakage in the bathroom. When Uddhav went inside, she allegedly locked the door from the outside and fled with cash and jewellery worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore. It was only when his family members came home and unlocked Uddhav that the crime came to light. The family then approached the local police station, and the police filed an FIR. The crime branch team began reviewing the CCTV footage and identified a person with the stolen goods at Vasai railway station. While Uddhav identified the person whom he thought was a man, on closer scrutiny of the footage, his sister-in-law identified the person as Jyoti. The police team then began chasing her and found that she had taken a train to her hometown in Gujarat. Eventually, the crime branch team managed to nab her from Gujarat, where she was placed under arrest and brought to the city. An officer said that during questioning, she told them that her family had recently suffered losses. She said she had seen her cousin wearing jewellery at a family function and decided to hatch the plan to rob her.
News18
5 days ago
- News18
12-Year-Old Bangladeshi Girl Raped By 200 Men Over 3 Months Near Mumbai, 10 Arrested
Last Updated: 10 people have been arrested after a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl, rescued from a prostitution racket in Vasai, alleged rape by over 200 men in three months In a shocking case, a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl has alleged that she was sexually exploited by more than 200 men over a span of three months before being rescued from a prostitution racket in Naigaon, near Vasai in Palghar district of Maharashtra. According to officials, the rescue took place on July 26 during an operation by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of the Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police, with assistance from NGOs Exodus Road India Foundation and Harmony Foundation. 10 people have been arrested so far. 'The 12-year-old girl in the juvenile home said that she was first taken to Nadiad in Gujarat and was sexually abused by more than 200 men over a period of three months there. This girl has not even seen her adolescence, but her childhood has been snatched away by such brutes," said Harmony Foundation founder-president Abraham Mathai. Mathai also said that the girl had run away with a woman she knew after failing a subject in school and fearing her parents' reaction. 'That woman brought her to India secretly and pushed her into prostitution," he said, demanding the arrest of all the men the child named. Police Commissioner Niket Kaushik said the MBVV police are 'using all its strength to expose the whole network and ensure a safe environment for vulnerable teenagers". Similar cases are being reported regularly. 'I have often seen minor girls begging in the Vashi and Belapur areas, often stolen from villages as children, brought to cities and then exploited. They are managed by one or two older women who also push them into prostitution. They are also given hormonal injections so that they mature quickly," said social activist Madhu Shankar. Police have said the investigation is ongoing to trace all individuals involved in the network, including those accused of exploitation. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 12:37 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Raped by 200 men in 3 months: 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl rescued in flesh trade racket bust in Mumbai
Mumbai: Revealing the brutal realities of human trafficking , a 12-year-old Bangladeshi girl rescued during a recent flesh trade racket bust at Naigaon in Vasai said she was sexually abused by over 200 men in a span of three months. The girl was rescued on July 26, after NGOs Exodus Road India Foundation and Harmony Foundation assisted the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of Mira-Bhayandar Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police. Ten people have been arrested in this case so far. "At the remand home, the 12-year-old girl said she was first taken to Nadiad in Gujarat and sexually abused by over 200 men in a span of three months. This girl has not even reached her teenage years, but her childhood has been stolen by such monsters in the flesh trade," said Abraham Mathai, founder- chairman of Harmony Foundation. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai "As the girl had failed in one subject in school, out of fear of her strict parents she decided to run away from home along with a woman who was an acquaintance. The woman sneaked her into India and pushed her into flesh trade," said Mathai, demanding the arrest of all 200 men who abused the girl. Police commissioner Niket Kaushik assured that MBVV police is "using its full force to unearth the entire network and ensure a safe environment for vulnerable adolescents". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 15 Most Gorgeous Women, Ranked BigGlobalTravel Undo Mathai pointed out that this child's ordeal is not a solitary tragedy. "Behind every such rescue," he said, "is a child who wasn't heard; a child failed first by those meant to protect her, and then by a society that only reacts when it's too late." When parents, often with good intentions, wield strictness, they can unknowingly build walls where bridges are needed, he added. Activist Madhu Shankar said: "I have often seen minor girls begging in Vashi and Belapur areas, who are often stolen as babies from villages, brought to cities and then exploited. They are handled by one or two elderly women who also push them into prostitution. They are even administered hormonal injections so that they attain puberty earlier." Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
Hindustan Times
07-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
MBVV police arrests 7 robbers, including Lawrence Bishnoi gang member
MUMBAI: Seven, including a henchman of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang were arrested on Tuesday after the police heard they were on their way to rob a jewellery shop in Mira Road. The anti-extortion squad of the Mira-Bhayandar-Vasai-Virar police seized two country-made pistols and eight live cartridges, ropes, and eight mobile phones from the vehicles used by the accused. MBVV police arrests 7 robbers, including Lawrence Bishnoi gang member The Lawrence Bishnoi gang named after Bishnoi is known for allegedly having hundreds of shooters across the world. In recent years, the gang had surfaced in cases threatening Salman Khan, and even in connection with the 2022 murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala. While Bishnoi himself has been imprisoned since 2014 and faces multiple criminal charges including extortion and murder, he denies all charges. With Bishnoi allegedly communicating illegally with his associates, the gang continues to operate. According to the police, they had received a tip off that the Bishnoi gang was going to commit an armed robbery in Penkarpada, Mira Road East. They then blocked off nearby roads, laid a trap for the accused, and found two suspicious cars parked along the highway. When the police asked the people in the vehicles to get out, a high speed chase ensued, where the front window of the car broke. The police arrested the seven from their Thar jeep and SUV. One of the accused was identified to be Rohit Vankar, 23, alias Rohit Parmar, a suspected member of the Bishnoi gang, with several serious cases against him in Gujarat. The other accused were Pratik Bhoir, 26, Neeraj Wekhande, 26, Sameer Palavi, 29, Bhavesh Gawale, 24, Amar Shirke, 30, and Vijay Warghade, 30. All of them have 12 cases registered against them in various police stations in Mumbai, Thane and Palghar districts. 'The men were armed but we were prepared to face them. Parmar, who is a member of the Bishnoi gang is being questioned about his ties with the gang and whether the loot was on the behest of Bishnoi,' said a police officer from the anti-extortion cell.
