2 min readJaipurJul 27, 2026 11:04 PM IST
Authorities in Rajasthan’s Ajmer district demolished the homes of two women accused in a human trafficking case involving a minor.
Officials said on Monday that a Municipal Corporation team razed the houses, allegedly illegally built on government land, using sledgehammers and drilling machines. More than 100 police personnel were deployed at the site during the operation.
The administration said these structures were found to lack the required approvals, registrations, and valid documentation, and that they were built on land belonging to the Ajmer Municipal Corporation. Action was taken after notices were issued and no satisfactory response was received, officials claimed.
Additional SP Himanshu Jangid told The Indian Express that the two women, who police identified as Afsana (36) and Afreen (36), were accused in a case of human trafficking and gangrape of a minor, which came to light on June 13. The case was registered based on a complaint by the mother of the minor.
“Both women are under judicial custody and case proceedings are ongoing,” he added.
The Municipal Corporation’s encroachment in-charge, Ramesh Chaudhary, said the demolitions came after an investigation held following a letter received from police.
“The probe revealed that the houses belonging to the two accused women were constructed on government land without any approval or documentation. There are also other houses in the area that seem to be built without permission. We will survey the area and take action accordingly,” said Ramesh.
Trafficking, gangrape case
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Regarding the trafficking and gangrape case, officials said a woman who had befriended the minor victim’s mother took the girl to a hotel under the pretext of an outing. At the hotel, the girl was allegedly raped by two men.
Subsequently, the accused women arranged the girl’s marriage to a 42-year-old man in exchange for Rs 32,000, police said. The man allegedly held her captive for around seven months.
Police have arrested a total of seven individuals, including four women, in connection with the case.
(With PTI inputs)