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Amravati 2.0 In Kolhapur: Man, 22, Sexually Exploits Women In Maharashtra
A Kolhapur case mirrors an Amravati incident, with a 22-year-old man accused of sexually abusing multiple women, recording videos, and using them to blackmail victims. Police have arrested Shahid Sameer Sanadi and sought further victims, while groups have demanded a detailed probe.
Why It Matters
The case highlights ongoing sexual exploitation and blackmail, amplified by social media and video recording, prompting calls for accountability and protection for potential victims.
Timeline
8 Events
Investigations continue to identify other potential victims
April 28, 2026
Authorities said investigations are ongoing to determine whether other women from Shiroli, Hupari, and Hatkanangle were affected.
Police appeal for more victims to come forward
April 28, 2026
Authorities urged any other victims to come forward and register complaints, assuring that their identities will be kept confidential.
Memoranda submitted to police by Hindutva groups
April 28, 2026
Organisations including Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan and Bajrang Dal submitted a memorandum to police demanding a detailed probe and strict punishment for the accused.
Hindutva groups allege additional victims in Kolhapur case
April 28, 2026
Shiv Pratishthan Hindustan and Bajrang Dal claimed that Sanadi targeted around 10 young women aged 18–22 and used obscene videos to blackmail them; verification of the number of victims is ongoing.
Kolhapur: Arrest of Shahid Sameer Sanadi
April 28, 2026
Police arrested 22-year-old Shahid Sameer Sanadi in connection with the Kolhapur case.
Kolhapur court remands accused to four days police custody
April 26, 2026
Following the complaint, a local court ordered four days of police custody for the accused.
Kolhapur complaint filed in sexual exploitation and blackmail case
April 26, 2026
A 20-year-old woman lodged a complaint at the Kolhapur police station alleging sexual exploitation and blackmail by Shahid Sameer Sanadi. The complaint accuses the man of befriending the woman on social media, taking her to lodges in Kolhapur and Shiroli, sexually assaulting her, secretly recording videos, and sharing them with friends to threaten her.
Amravati case: Arrest of Mohammad Ayaz alias Tanveer for sexually exploiting minors
April 2026
Amravati police arrested Mohammad Ayaz alias Tanveer, accused of sexually exploiting at least 180 minor girls and recording more than 350 obscene videos. The investigation suggests he contacted minors via WhatsApp and Snapchat, lured them with false promises, and took some to Mumbai and Pune; the videos were used to blackmail victims and some were shared online.