Overview

• Five victims have come forward, leading to FIRs and the arrest of four suspects in connection with alleged sexual assault and blackmail in Bhopal.
• The accused reportedly lured private college girls into a 'friendship trap,' assaulted them, recorded videos, and used blackmail to target further victims.
• Special Investigation Teams (SITs) have been formed to investigate the case, with cybercrime experts tracing digital evidence and financial transactions.
• The Madhya Pradesh government announced plans for school and college campaigns to educate girls about 'love jihad' and encourage confidential reporting to female teachers.
• Political and social groups, including BJP and RSS, have mobilized, framing the case within the narrative of forced religious conversions and calling for strict action.