A man named Mohammad Ayaz, also known as Tanveer, has been apprehended in Maharashtra’s Amravati district on charges of sexually exploiting over 180 minor girls and filming more than 350 indecent videos. Ayaz reportedly enticed the girls into relationships before taking them to cities like Mumbai and Pune, where he allegedly recorded objectionable videos of them. These videos were allegedly used to coerce the victims into prostitution, with some clips even circulated online.
According to reports, Ayaz targeted minors through social media platforms like WhatsApp and Snapchat. Following a memorandum submitted by BJP Rajya Sabha MP Anil Bonde to the Superintendent of Police, Rural, Vishal Anand, demanding a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe, the accused was arrested and placed in police custody for seven days. Authorities have seized Ayaz’s mobile phone, which contains several objectionable videos now under investigation.
The case has sparked outrage in Paratwada and nearby areas, leading to protests and a shutdown in response to the incident. Police have also detained four additional suspects, hinting at a potential wider network involved in the crimes. The Cyber Cell is actively involved in tracking and analyzing any online content related to the case.
In the wake of the public anger, civic authorities have taken action against alleged encroachments associated with Ayaz. Bulldozers were deployed to demolish structures built on encroached land, with a 30-day eviction notice issued for other parts of his residence. BJP MLA Pravin Tayade oversaw the demolition and warned of further actions if the encroachments are not removed within the stipulated period.
The investigation is ongoing as the police delve deeper into the extent of the exploitation. Further updates on the case are anticipated.
