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Police Hunt Mother-Son Accused in Howrah Torture and Trafficking Case

After her escape led to hospitalization, the NCW took suo motu cognizance as concern grows over exploitation in West Bengal.

Overview

  • The 23-year-old met Aryan Khan on social media in December and accepted a job offer before being confined at his Domjur residence from January.
  • She was subjected to brutal mistreatment including beatings with iron rods, cigarette burns, head injuries and deprivation of food after refusing bar dancing or pornographic roles.
  • The victim fled the flat when the duo allegedly plotted to kill her and her parents lodged an FIR at Khardah police station on June 7.
  • Howrah police have launched a search operation across Domjur and Bankra, recovering the suspects’ discarded two-wheeler but not locating Aryan Khan or his mother.
  • Authorities are investigating links to an alleged trafficking and pornography network run through their event company and Isara Entertainment channel.