Protests erupt outside Kasba Police station as 3 arrested in alleged Kolkata college gang rape
In a shocking incident, two software engineers fell victim to a terrifying blackmail and robbery scheme through the popular gay dating application Grindr. The suspect, identified as Afridi, allegedly lured the victims to the Bholanagar area of Banjara Hills on two separate occasions.
Police authorities have reported that Afridi recorded nude videos of the men under duress, using a knife to intimidate them and later demanding money, wallets, and jewelry. Disturbingly, the accused also threatened to make the explicit videos public, causing immense distress to the victims.
Afridi, who had previously been booked under the Preventive Detention Act, is now the subject of an intense manhunt as law enforcement agencies race to apprehend him. The victims, who are both software engineers, have endured a harrowing experience, highlighting the need for improved security measures on dating apps to safeguard users from such reprehensible acts.
In this case has raised concerns over online safety and privacy, prompting authorities to investigate the matter thoroughly and ensure justice is served.