sexual exploitation

Ranchi's penal system is under scrutiny as officials investigate disturbing allegations of sexual exploitation involving a female prisoner and a jailer. The inmate's rejection of these claims adds complexity to the situation, leading the Governor to voice deep concerns about safety protocols and human rights protections.

Jharkhand High Court has initiated a suo motu public litigation concerning reports of a female inmate's sexual exploitation by the Birsa Munda Central Jail superintendent, leading to her pregnancy. The court has directed the state to file a detailed report and the DGP to submit an affidavit on the investigation.

Jharkhand CID busted an online child sexual exploitation racket in Giridih, arresting two individuals. The investigation revealed the illegal circulation and sale of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) to users in the Middle East, including Oman and the UAE, as well as Bangladesh. Recovered digital content confirmed the illicit activities.

Uttar Pradesh police have invoked the stringent Gangsters Act against ten gym owners in Mirzapur. Accused of running a racket, they allegedly forced women into religious conversion and sexual exploitation. Investigators believe over fifty women were targeted. Properties acquired through illicit means are slated for confiscation.

Two sisters have died by suicide in Jodhpur's Kherapa area. The younger sister died Friday after consuming pesticide atop a water tank. She had accused eight people of gangrape and blackmail. Her elder sister died by suicide in March. The family alleges police inaction despite an FIR being lodged. Protests have erupted demanding action against accused and negligent police officials.

A Gujarati-origin tech professional, Siddharth Sunil Kumar Patel, was arrested in Florida for allegedly attempting to exploit minors. Undercover operations by ICAC led to his apprehension after he engaged in explicit online conversations and traveled for a planned sexual encounter. Patel faces serious felony charges, highlighting ongoing efforts to protect children online.

A TCS employee, sought for alleged sexual exploitation and religious harassment of a colleague, was apprehended in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The arrest followed the rejection of her anticipatory bail plea. She is accused of making religiously offensive remarks, while two male colleagues, already arrested, face charges of exploitation and harassment. Legal proceedings are ongoing.

In a startling operation in Gopalganj district, Bihar, law enforcement has freed over 40 young girls caught in the clutches of orchestra groups. The authorities arrested 22 people suspected of trafficking and exploiting these minors, aged between 10 to 17, who were deceived from across various states by alluring promises.

Nashik police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet against four accused in a TCS sexual harassment and religious sentiments case. Charges include rape, sexual harassment, conspiracy, and acts intended to outrage religious feelings under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The investigation also invoked the SC/ST Act. Evidence includes witness statements, medical reports, and seized documents.

Two men have been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually abusing two minor girls, recording the acts, and uploading them online for profit. The arrests followed an alert from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal.

Nepal’s current law treats any sexual relationship involving a person below 18 as rape, regardless of consent, while the legal marriage age in the country is 20.

A faith healer in Bhopal allegedly raped his sister-in-law, claiming to perform an exorcism to remove an occult curse. He manipulated the family into isolating the survivor, then drugged and assaulted her. The survivor reported the incident to the police after regaining consciousness.

In a significant operation, police in Saran district have successfully liberated 21 children, including seven from Nepal, who were victimized by unscrupulous orchestra groups. Following a month-long investigation, authorities apprehended eleven suspects connected to this nefarious network. These children, lured by deceptive job offers, faced severe exploitation and abuse instead.

Two shocking sexual assault cases involving 16-year-old girls have emerged in Dombivli, with both victims discovering their pregnancies only after the crimes. Accused Shubham Saroj, known to one victim from coaching classes, and Kaju Nishad, who fled to Uttar Pradesh, have been arrested. Both face charges under BNS and POCSO.

A former East London imam, Abdul Halim Khan, has been jailed for life after being convicted of 21 sexual offences, including rape and child rape, against seven victims over a decade. He exploited his religious authority, claiming supernatural powers to manipulate and abuse vulnerable women and children. The case highlights safeguarding failures and barriers victims face when reporting abuse.