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Crime
Elderly Man Blackmailed in Bhind Honey‑Trap Video, Two Arrested, One Fleeing
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 05:31 PM
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Police in Bhind arrested Vishwanath alias Bijju and Baby Jatav for extorting an elderly man with a compromising video, while suspect Bablu Upadhyay escaped.
Police teams in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, conducted a raid after receiving a complaint about a honey‑trap video used to blackmail an elderly resident. The suspects allegedly produced an objectionable video of the man and demanded a sum of five lakh rupees, later claiming to have collected one lakh.
During the operation, officers detained Vishwanath, known locally as Bijju, and Baby Jatav. Both were taken into custody on charges of extortion and creation of obscene material.
According to the police, a fourth accused, Bablu Upadhyay, managed to flee the scene before officers could apprehend him. The investigation remains ongoing, with a case registered against all four individuals.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the victim’s identity or the exact location where the video was filmed, citing privacy concerns.
The incident underscores growing concerns over digital extortion tactics in smaller towns and the need for swift law‑enforcement response.
During the operation, officers detained Vishwanath, known locally as Bijju, and Baby Jatav. Both were taken into custody on charges of extortion and creation of obscene material.
According to the police, a fourth accused, Bablu Upadhyay, managed to flee the scene before officers could apprehend him. The investigation remains ongoing, with a case registered against all four individuals.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about the victim’s identity or the exact location where the video was filmed, citing privacy concerns.
The incident underscores growing concerns over digital extortion tactics in smaller towns and the need for swift law‑enforcement response.