Gadchiroli, April 5: A shocking incident resembling a movie plot has emerged in the town of Armori, Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. A young woman and her two accomplices have been accused of ensnaring a young man in a honey trap, extorting lakhs of rupees from him, and attempting to take his life. This incident has raised serious concerns about law and order in the area.
According to reports, 26-year-old Krishna Maruti Lad, who is involved in the hotel business and pursuing his studies, met 23-year-old Shreya Hemke about a year and a half ago. Their acquaintance gradually developed into a romantic relationship. Initially, their relationship was normal and amicable, but tensions arose when another young man entered Shreya’s life.
During this period, Shreya, along with her accomplices Nitin Jodh and Raju Ambani, allegedly began to blackmail Krishna. They threatened to make private conversations between Krishna and Shreya public and also issued threats to kill him and his family.
Fearing social stigma and damage to his reputation, Krishna paid the accused amounts ranging from ₹3 to ₹4 lakhs over time. However, their demands did not cease, and they subsequently demanded an additional ₹15 lakhs.
On March 14, around 8 to 8:15 PM, the accused reportedly assaulted Krishna on the Brahmpuri road, forcibly administering pesticides in an attempt to kill him. In a critical state, Krishna managed to call his brother, who rushed him to the government hospital in Armori.
Due to the severity of his condition, he was later referred to a private hospital in Brahmpuri and subsequently to another private facility in Nagpur for further treatment.
The victim’s family has alleged that the police did not register the case promptly despite the incident. They claim that the accused are influential individuals with alleged political connections, which led to initial delays in police action. After repeatedly visiting the police station from March 31 to April 3 and urging action, the case was finally registered.
The Armori police have registered the case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including 109, 308(4), 115(2), 126(2), and 3(5). This incident not only highlights the severity of organized crimes like honey traps but also raises questions about the timely provision of justice and safety for victims in such cases.
Currently, the police are investigating the matter, looking into the roles of the accused, the conspiracy involved, and the alleged political protection surrounding the case.