Allahabad High Court Demands Crackdown on Meerut Honey-Trap Gang

The Allahabad High Court has taken decisive action against a suspected honey-trap operation in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Highlighting the gravity of such criminal activities, the court ordered a thorough investigation led by the Inspector General (IG) of Police for the region.

Justices JJ Munir and Tarun Saxena emphasized the societal threats posed by such gangs, which reportedly manipulate and extort victims using women as bait. During the hearing of a petition submitted by five defendants, including a woman, seeking to quash charges against them, the court expressed its firm stance against allowing these crimes to persist unchecked.

The alleged victim claimed he was lured to a hotel for an encounter that was secretly recorded. The tapes were used to demand Rs 10 lakh, with police officers reportedly complicit in the scheme. The victim's refusal to comply led to the case being exposed and now demands swift and effective legal action.