A harrowing incident of captivity, torture, and sexual assault has come to light in West Bengal, leaving the community in shock. Girl X (name withheld) a resident of Sodepur and a former employee of an event management company, was allegedly lured with a fake job offer and subjected to months of brutal mistreatment.
Girl X disappeared on December 31, 2024, after being taken to a flat in Howrah by a youth named Aryan Khan, who had promised her a better job. According to the allegations, what followed was a nightmare lasting over five months. Aryan Khan, along with his sister Joya Khan, allegedly held Girl X captive, subjecting her to severe torture and repeated sexual assault. The victim’s injuries include a broken hand and leg, sustained due to excessive violence. Disturbing reports suggest that a rod was forcibly inserted into her private parts, and she was deprived of food for extended periods. Her hair was also forcibly cut and her body burnt with cigarettes.
Girl X was rescued on June 6, 2025, and is currently receiving critical care at Sagar Dutta College and Hospital. Images shared on social media depict a stark contrast between her pre-incident appearance—adorned with pink hair clips and a confident smile—and her current condition, marked by visible trauma and a shaved head, hinting at the extent of the physical and psychological abuse she endured.
The accused, Aryan Khan and his family members, including Joya Khan, are currently absconding. A police manhunt is underway, with authorities conducting raids at their residence in Domjur, though the suspects remain at large. The Times of India reported that both Aryan and his mother, identified as a social media content creator named Shweta Khan, have a criminal past, adding to the urgency of the investigation.
The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with users demanding swift justice and improved law enforcement in the region. The West Bengal Police have yet to issue an official statement, but the case has reignited concerns about safety and the vulnerability of individuals to such predatory schemes.
The BJP’s West Bengal unit has expressed concerns over the incident.
A 23-year-old Hindu girl from Sodepur was lured with the promise of a job at a bar in Khardah. There, she came into contact with one Arian Khan from Domjur, Howrah. Later, Arian and his mother confined the girl in their home, subjected her to brutal torture, shaved her head, and… pic.twitter.com/NC82IDYazG
— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) June 8, 2025
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