Archive · 5 Jun 2025
Kanpur Hostel Manager, Aide Arrested for Blackmailing Student
A student preparing for a medical exam (NEET) in Kanpur was recorded in a private video by the hostel manager and his friend.
They then used this video to blackmail her, demanding money.
They took 60,000 rupees from her in two payments.
When she didn't give in to more demands, they sent the video to her fiancé.
The police were told and arrested the two men.
Now, the police are checking their phones to see if they've done this to anyone else.
The hostel is closed while they investigate.
A NEET aspirant in Kanpur was blackmailed with an obscene video.
The hostel manager and an accomplice extorted Rs 60,000 from the student.
The accused recorded the video while the student was bathing in the hostel.
The victim's fiancé received the video after she refused further demands.
Police arrested the accused and seized their electronic devices.
- Who
- Mahfooz Khan (hostel manager) and Kafeel Ansari, along with the victim, a NEET aspirant.
- What
- A hostel manager and accomplice were arrested for blackmailing a NEET aspirant.
- When
- The incident occurred on April 5th, and the arrests happened after a complaint was filed.
- Where
- Kanpur, India
- Why
- The accused blackmailed the student for money and, after refusal, to pressure her into physical relations.
Victim
Accused
Perspective
Victim
The victim suffered a violation of privacy and financial extortion.
Accused
The accused have not provided their perspective in the articles.
- Victim's Age
- 21
- Location
- Kanpur, India
- Accused
- Mahfooz Khan, Kafeel Ansari
- Amount Extorted
- Rs 60,000
- Charges
- Indian Penal Code and Information Technology Act
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing