A disturbing tale of betrayal and terror has led to the arrest of Amit Dey, a West Bengal land reforms official, charged with raping a teenage girl in 2019 and holding her hostage with a graphic video for half a decade. The crime came to light in South 24 Parganas’ Sonarpur area, where police acted decisively on the survivor’s complaint.
What began as a seemingly innocent connection—forged when the victim’s plumber father worked at Dey’s residence—turned nightmarish. The girl, addressing him as ‘uncle,’ was deceived into accompanying him to a remote location. There, the assault unfolded, captured mercilessly on his phone.
Dey’s reign of fear relied on threats to viralize the recording across social platforms. This stranglehold persisted until her marriage plans surfaced. Enraged, he confronted her family and fiancé with ultimatums, shattering the alliance and pushing the victim to her breaking point.
On Monday evening, she mustered the strength to report the ordeal at Sonarpur station. Hours later, Dey was in custody. The POCSO provisions apply due to her age at the time, amplifying the legal gravity. Married with kids, Dey now confronts the consequences of his monstrous behavior.
Preliminary probes affirm the video’s role in sustained blackmail. Authorities are unraveling the timeline, seeking any additional victims. This scandal not only tarnishes the government’s image but reignites calls for vigilant monitoring of public officials. The survivor’s bravery illuminates paths to justice, reminding society that silence enables predators. As court proceedings loom, justice seekers watch closely for a verdict that deters such villainy.