Howrah Porn Torture Case: Aryan Khan Arrested, Mother Fultusi on the Run After Woman’s Shocking Ordeal
Victim held captive for over three months in Howrah after being lured by a fake job offer; accused Aryan Khan in custody, mother Shweta Khan evades arrest amid digital pornography probe.
Howrah, June 11: A 22-year-old woman from Sodepur lies unconscious on a hospital ventilator, after managing to escape what police say was a three-month-long ordeal of torture, sexual assault, and confinement in Howrah’s Domjur area. The man accused of these acts, Aryan Khan, has been arrested. His mother, Shweta Khan, also known as Fultusi, is still on the run.
What started with the promise of a job spiraled into something far darker—what police now suspect is the front end of a pornographic exploitation racket operating under the guise of media work. The details are grim, and the fallout continues to grow.
From Hope to Horror: The Survivor’s Plight
The young woman had reportedly responded to a job listing posted by what claimed to be a production outfit. She was told there would be bar events, media shoots—standard freelance work. But from the moment she stepped inside the flat in Domjur this past March, everything changed.
Investigators say the woman was cut off from all communication. Not only was she kept under lock and key, but she was allegedly forced to dance in bars and was filmed for pornographic content. The production house, known locally as Isara Productions, is now believed to have been a sham—a façade built to lure women like her.
When she refused to cooperate with the demands, the response was violent. Police records and hospital reports state that she was beaten with metal rods, burned with lit cigarettes, and sexually assaulted repeatedly. Her hair was cut against her will. The physical injuries were brutal. But somehow, she managed to escape in early June, battered but alive.
Fighting for Her Life
Once free, she found her way back to her family, who took her directly to Sagore Dutta Medical College and Hospital. Doctors there say her condition is critical. She’s on life support. There are signs of long-term abuse. “She has multiple fractures, deep bruising, and signs of psychological trauma,” a hospital source confirmed.
Her mother, barely able to speak through tears, told local reporters, “She just wanted a job. They ruined her. I don’t know if she’ll wake up.”
The family has pleaded with police to find and arrest everyone involved—especially Shweta Khan, who has vanished without a trace.
Arrest and Search
Aryan Khan, 26, was arrested on June 11 from Golf Green, a quiet residential neighbourhood in South Kolkata. He was taken into custody without incident and brought to Domjur police station, where he faces multiple charges, including rape, wrongful confinement, attempt to murder, and criminal intimidation.
His minor sister has also been detained, though her role in the incident is still unclear. Sources close to the investigation say she may have had knowledge of the confinement or been complicit in covering it up.
As for Shweta Khan, her name now figures prominently in the FIR. Several police teams have been deployed across Howrah and parts of suburban Kolkata. Raids have been conducted in Uluberia, Bankra, and elsewhere, but she remains missing. Police say she may be frequently changing locations and using fake names.
A Neighbourhood That Stayed Silent
Neighbours at the Domjur flat have begun to speak out—carefully, and without using their names. One landlord said the family had lived there for over a year. “There were always noises—arguments, sometimes loud crashes. But we were afraid. They had connections. We didn’t know what was happening inside.”
Another resident said he once tried to question the strange comings and goings but was met with a cold stare and a threat. “They told me to stay out of their business,” he said.
Now, with the flat sealed and the name “Isara Productions” wiped from the gate, the neighbourhood is trying to make sense of what was unfolding in their midst.
A Political Underbelly
The case has stirred political controversy. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) of turning a blind eye. BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar released photos showing Shweta Khan with senior TMC leaders, including Rajib Banerjee and Arup Roy, suggesting that political proximity may have emboldened the accused.
The TMC has not officially commented, though party insiders have dismissed the claims, calling it “cheap opportunism” during an active criminal investigation.
Still, the political noise is growing louder, with BJP leaders demanding a central agency probe and pointing fingers at what they claim is a larger cover-up.
NCW Gets Involved
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has stepped in, taking suo motu cognizance of the matter. In a letter to the West Bengal government, it has demanded an update on the case and full protection for the survivor and her family.
“The brutality in this case is beyond comprehension,” an NCW spokesperson said. “We will be closely watching the progress of this investigation.”
The commission may also send a team to Kolkata to assess the situation directly.
The Digital Trail
Investigators are now combing through a significant amount of digital evidence seized from the Domjur flat. Laptops, mobile phones, and storage devices have been sent for forensic analysis. The concern is that videos may have been uploaded or distributed through encrypted platforms.
Cybercrime experts are looking into financial records, payment gateways, and digital footprints. If the footage has been monetised or if other women were involved, police say the charges will be expanded to include trafficking and cyber pornography under the Information Technology Act.
The Road Ahead
For now, Aryan Khan is in custody, and the search for Shweta Khan continues. The woman at the centre of this case lies in silence, tethered to machines, her story unfolding only through the voices of others.
The broader implications are still surfacing. Questions remain about how many others may have been duped by similar schemes, how such abuse could go unnoticed for so long, and whether there were protectors—official or otherwise—shielding the perpetrators.
As the case proceeds, what remains clear is this: the survivor deserves more than headlines. She deserves healing. She deserves justice. And Bengal must reckon with what it allowed to fester behind locked doors and false promises.
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