In a recent operation, authorities in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district demolished the homes of two women accused in a human trafficking case involving a minor. The houses, allegedly built on government land without proper approvals and documentation, were razed by a Municipal Corporation team using sledgehammers and drilling machines.
The demolition was carried out in the presence of over 100 police personnel. According to officials, the structures lacked the required approvals, registrations, and valid documentation, and were built on land belonging to the Ajmer Municipal Corporation. The administration claimed that action was taken after notices were issued and no satisfactory response was received.
The two women, identified as Afsana (36) and Afreen (36), are accused in a case of human trafficking and gangrape of a minor, which came to light on June 13. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of the minor. Both women are currently under judicial custody, and the case proceedings are ongoing.
The human trafficking and gangrape case involved a woman who befriended the minor victim’s mother and took the girl to a hotel under the pretext of an outing. At the hotel, the girl was allegedly raped by two men. The accused women then arranged the girl’s marriage to a 42-year-old man in exchange for Rs 32,000, and the man allegedly held her captive for around seven months.
Police have arrested a total of seven individuals, including four women, in connection with the case. The Municipal Corporation has also announced plans to survey the area and take action against other houses built without permission.
