Archive · 2 Jun 2025
BJP Leader Arrested for Allegedly Trafficking Assam Woman
A BJP leader in Jabalpur was arrested for allegedly forcing a woman from Assam into prostitution.
The woman came to the city looking for a job but was instead put to work at a hotel.
She reported being physically abused and not paid.
Police investigations reveal that the accused may have brought other women from northeastern states for similar purposes.
The leader has been taken into custody for 14 days while authorities investigate further.
Police are working to locate other potential victims and gather more information about the alleged human trafficking ring.
A BJP leader was arrested in Jabalpur for allegedly forcing a woman into prostitution.
The woman, from Assam, was promised a job but was instead put to work at a hotel.
The accused is the owner of a hotel in Jabalpur.
A case has been filed under the BNS and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
Police are investigating possible involvement of other women from northeastern states.
- Who
- Atul Chourasiya, a local BJP leader, was arrested.
- What
- A woman from Assam was allegedly forced into prostitution.
- When
- Complaint filed on June 1, 2025.
- Where
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- The woman was brought to Jabalpur under false pretenses.
- Accused
- Atul Chourasiya, BJP leader
- Accused Role
- Hotel Owner
- Victim
- 32-year-old woman from Assam
- Charges
- BNS, Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956
- Location
- Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
- Judicial Custody
- 14 days
