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Crime
Former Rajasthan Sarpanch Honey‑Trapped, Stripped and Filmed; Accused Seek Rs 50 Lakh
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 11:48 AM
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A former village head in Rajasthan was caught in a honey‑trap, stripped and recorded on video, and the individuals involved are demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh.
Police in Rajasthan have registered a case after a former sarpanch was allegedly honey‑trapped, forced to remove his clothing and filmed. The incident, which reportedly took place in a rural setting, has drawn attention due to the explicit nature of the footage.
According to the complaint, the individuals who carried out the trap are now demanding a sum of Rs 50 lakh from the former sarpanch, threatening further exposure of the video if the amount is not paid. Investigators are probing the identities of the accused and the method used to lure the victim.
The case is being treated as a criminal offence involving extortion, blackmail and violation of privacy. Rajasthan police have urged the victim to cooperate fully and have assured that any persons found guilty will face strict legal action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.
According to the complaint, the individuals who carried out the trap are now demanding a sum of Rs 50 lakh from the former sarpanch, threatening further exposure of the video if the amount is not paid. Investigators are probing the identities of the accused and the method used to lure the victim.
The case is being treated as a criminal offence involving extortion, blackmail and violation of privacy. Rajasthan police have urged the victim to cooperate fully and have assured that any persons found guilty will face strict legal action under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code.