Following a video showing some police personnel allegedly celebrating the birthday of Ayan Ahmed, the main accused in the Paratwada sexual exploitation case came to fore, Superintendent of Police Vishal Anand on Friday suspended one police officer and two constables. This action has been taken to ensure transparency in the investigation and to maintain public trust. Notably, the sexual exploitation case was registered at Paratwada Police Station after obscene photos and videos of several girls, including a minor, surfaced on social media earlier this week. Police have arrested eight individuals, including Ayan Ahmed, who allegedly exploited the girls. However, when videos of police personnel celebrating Ahmed’s birthday went viral, SP Anand took immediate cognisance.

 

 Paratwada Exploitation Case  

 

On Thursday, Anand ordered an inquiry to be conducted by Dr Shubham Kumar, the Sub-divisional Officer from Achalpur. In a stringent move on Friday, the SP suspended Assistant Police Inspector (API) Sohel Sheikh, along with constables Shubham Sharma and Mayur Gurav. Meanwhile, Amravati Rural Police have intensified their investigation, with several significant developments reported since Thursday. According to officers, a search operation was conducted at a rented flat on Kathora Road, which the accused allegedly used with the assistance of Manav Sugandhe to exploit victims.

 

The premises were thoroughly inspected, and a formal panchnama was prepared; the flat owner has been summoned for questioning. Investigators have also inspected multiple locations where the accused is believed to have met victims, including Cafe Royal 10 on Kathora Road, Cafe Friends Town in Achalpur, and the now-closed Cafe Social Junction in Paratwada. Additionally, a garden area near Vazzar Dam has been examined and documented. As part of the ongoing probe, 10 individuals were detained for questioning since yesterday; however, no further arrests have been made beyond the eight recorded by Thursday. In a major cyber crackdown, authorities and the Cyber Cell have identified and deleted 41 social media accounts across Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, and YouTube involved in circulating objectionable content.

 

Police have appealed to victims to come forward. Police Inspector Yashodhara Muneshwar, a member of the Special Investigation Team (SIT), is reaching out to victims and their families, with authorities guaranteeing that identities will remain strictly confidential. Meanwhile, the National Commission for Women reviewed the case via video conference, highlighting its national significance. Police have told the NCW that forensic reports on three out of seven seized devices are expected soon, with over 20 more accused identified for forwarding the objectionable content.Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Guardian Minister of the district, will tour Amravati on April 18. He is scheduled to meet the Superintendent of Police at 12 noon to review the case details and the actions taken by the police so far.