Udaipur, April 4: A shocking honey trap case has emerged in the Aramori area of Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra, involving a young woman and her two accomplices. They are accused of luring a young man into a romantic relationship to extort millions of rupees from him and subsequently attempting to take his life. This incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the region.
According to reports, 26-year-old Krishna Maruti Lad, who is involved in the hotel business and pursuing his studies, became acquainted with 23-year-old Shreya Hemke about a year and a half ago. Their friendship gradually turned into a romantic relationship. Initially, their bond was normal and amicable, but tensions arose when another man entered Shreya’s life.
During this period, Shreya, along with her accomplices Nitin Jodh and Raju Ambani, allegedly began blackmailing Krishna. They threatened to make private conversations between Krishna and Shreya public and also issued threats to harm him and his family.
Fearing social disgrace, the victim reportedly paid the accused amounts ranging from 3 to 4 lakh rupees over time. However, their demands did not cease, and they subsequently sought an additional 15 lakh rupees.
On March 14, between 8:00 and 8:15 PM, the accused allegedly assaulted Krishna on the Brahmpuri road. They even attempted to poison him by forcing him to consume pesticides. In a critical state, Krishna managed to call his brother, who rushed him to the government hospital in Aramori.
Due to the severity of his condition, he was later referred to a private hospital in Brahmpuri and subsequently to another private facility in Nagpur for further treatment.
The victim’s family has claimed that the police did not register the case promptly despite the incident. They allege that the accused are influential individuals with alleged political connections, which led to initial delays in police action. After repeatedly visiting the police station from March 31 to April 3 and requesting action, the case was finally registered.
The Aramori police have registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 109, 308(4), 115(2), 126(2), and 3(5). This incident not only highlights the severity of organized crimes like honey traps but also raises questions about the timely provision of justice and safety for victims in such cases.
Currently, the police are investigating the matter, including the roles of the accused, the conspiracy involved, and the alleged political protection surrounding the case.