Indore Woman Assaulted, Blackmailed, Forced To Work As Bar Dancer; Victim Names BJP Official From Mumbai In Case

Jagran Correspondent | Indore: When a young woman from Madhya Pradesh's Indore moved to Mumbai, she didn't know what tragedy was following her. As crimes against women continue to rise, a 23-year-old MBA student was forced to work at dance bars after giving false promises of a job under Bharatiya Janata Party MLA Manisha Chaudhary. Investigation revealed that the mastermind behind the racket is Suraj Pratap Singh Deora, General Secretary of the BJP's Dahisar unit.

How Was The Woman Trapped?

The victim, a resident of Shajapur district, was pursuing an MBA in Indore. In August 2023, she came in contact with an agent named Mohsin Ansari. Swayed by his persuasion, she traveled from Indore to Mumbai in October 2023. The following day, the PG accommodation owner intimidated her into accompanying him to a high-profile event, where about 25 girls were dancing on stage. She met Deora at that event.

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The victim claimed that Deora lured him with fake promises of a job and spiked her drink, and recorded objectionable videos of victim. Following this, the accused blackmailed and sexually assaulted her for a year. The accused and his associates also swindled off Rs 15 lakh from the MP woman.

A case has been registered at the Dahisar police station against eight individuals, including Suraj Deora. All the accused are currently absconding. Deora is reportedly a close aid of Chaudhary, although the MLA has denied any connection to the case.

Separate Case

In a separate case, a 36-year-old football coach allegedly raped and blackmailed a minor for three years in Maharashtra's Palghar area. The accused, identified as Abhijeet Mendal, has been charged under various sections relating to rape, criminal intimidation, and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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The 17-year-old girl stated that she joined the academy in 2023, where Mendal worked as a coach. She alleged that the accused first gained her trust and convinced her that if she accepted his demands, he would provide major opportunities to excel in her football career. In these years, he raped her multiple times.