A disturbing case has emerged from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, where an auto-rickshaw driver named Imran is accused of befriending young college-going girls under the pretense of offering them free rides and later blackmailing them using explicit videos. His confession to the police has sent shockwaves through the local community.
Targeted 23 Hindu Girls, Aimed for 50
According to reports, Imran, a resident of Bharatpur Gate in Mathura, is believed to have manipulated at least 23 Hindu girls and aimed to trap up to 50. Using the guise of offering free transport to college students, he gained their trust and gradually built personal relationships. Once close, he allegedly recorded compromising videos and photos, which he then used to blackmail the victims through threats of exposure on social media.
This incident bears a resemblance to similar exploitation cases reported elsewhere in the country. Based on complaints from Hindu organizations, police apprehended Imran and sent him to jail.
Free Rides Used as a Trap
Imran operated as an auto-rickshaw driver and strategically targeted college girls by offering them free rides. What appeared to be an act of generosity quickly turned into manipulation. As relationships developed, he is said to have coerced the girls into private situations, filmed them without their consent, and then used the material to blackmail them for continued compliance.
Provocative Social Media Post on Bakrid
On Sunday, the case escalated further when Imran posted a controversial video on social media related to the Muslim festival of Bakrid. In the video, he appeared to respond aggressively to past statements advising Muslims to stay indoors during Holi. He said, “If anyone has a problem with the blood of sacrifice, they should stay indoors. The sacrifice will happen, and blood may even flow through the drains.” The video also showed a woman cutting meat in a household setting.
Additionally, Imran posted a WhatsApp status boasting, “I’ve had more girlfriends than the age of some people. I made 23 girlfriends in two years. My goal was 50.”
Arrest After Community Outcry
After these videos surfaced, local Hindu organizations filed formal complaints with the police. Authorities quickly acted, arresting Imran and placing him in judicial custody. Activist groups claim that Imran would often pose as a Hindu to win over his victims before drawing them into a trap, ultimately recording explicit content without their knowledge.
