A disturbing plot involving forged identities and the alleged targeting of minor girls was uncovered in Gujarat after a chance observation by an acquaintance led to timely police action in Ahmedabad. The intervention prevented what authorities believe was an attempt to lure the minors to a hotel using fake identification documents.
According to police officials, three young men from the Vasna area were arrested for allegedly trapping three minor girls and planning to take them to a hotel by misrepresenting their ages. The accused had reportedly created forged Aadhaar cards that falsely showed the girls as adults, enabling them to bypass verification checks required for hotel check-ins.
The situation came to light when a person familiar with the group noticed suspicious activity and alerted the authorities. Acting swiftly, the police intercepted the accused before they could reach the hotel, effectively foiling the alleged plan.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Aamir Ali Shaikh, Mohammad Siraj Salmani, and Altab Ali Ansari. A fourth आरोपी, Arvind Chauhan, is currently absconding, and efforts are underway to locate and apprehend him.
A case has been registered against all four accused under the provisions of the POCSO Act, along with additional charges related to forgery and cheating. Investigators revealed that the fake Aadhaar cards were manipulated to alter key identity details, including age and, in at least one case, even community information. An application reportedly named “Honesta” was allegedly used to generate these forged documents.
Police further stated that the accused and the minor girls were residents of the same locality and had known each other for approximately one and a half years. During this time, the girls were allegedly lured to various locations such as Malav Talab and Parimal Garden, where they were subjected to harassment.
Authorities suspect that the accused maintained prolonged contact with the minors and used forged identification as part of a broader plan to exploit them. While three individuals are currently in custody, the investigation remains ongoing to determine whether others were involved and if similar incidents may have occurred elsewhere.
