New Delhi: Following the shocking sexual exploitation case that has rattled the region, authorities on Wednesday carried out bulldozer action at the residence of the main accused, Mohammad Ayaz Mohammad Tanveer, in Achalpur. The demolition was undertaken by the local municipal body after officials found that parts of the house were allegedly built on public land. A formal notice had been served earlier, following which a bulldozer was deployed to remove the illegal construction.
The move comes a day after local women demanded strict action against the accused, including demolition of his house. The case, involving allegations of blackmail and sexual exploitation of minor girls, had already triggered outrage across Amravati and nearby Paratwada.
Residents gathered near the site as the demolition began, with heavy police presence to maintain law and order.
Officials clarified that the action was taken strictly on encroachment grounds. According to the municipal corporation, a portion of the structure violated land use rules and was constructed on public property. Authorities said due process was followed, including issuing prior notice before the demolition. During the operation, Achalpur MLA Pravin Tayade was present at the site.
Meanwhile, the main accused, Mohammad Ayaz (19) along with a second accused who uploaded the videos from Ayaz’s phone to social media, remain in police custody as the investigation continues. Police are examining digital evidence, including mobile phones and videos, to determine the full scale of the alleged exploitation racket.
So far, only a handful of victims have officially come forward, but authorities believe the number could be much higher.
In Amravati, 19‑year‑old Mohammad Ayaz Mohammad Tanveer was arrested for allegedly running a sexual exploitation and blackmail racket. Investigators say he used apps like WhatsApp and Snapchat to target minor girls, secretly record explicit videos, and then blackmail them, with some victims reportedly taken to Mumbai and Pune. While police have so far confirmed seven victims, BJP MP Anil Bonde claims the scale may be far larger, citing over 350 videos involving more than 180 girls, and has demanded a Special Investigation Team, warning of protests if action is not taken.
