A woman from North 24 Parganas district in West Bengal was subjected to brutal abuse by a man and his mother after she refused to act in adult videos and work as a bar dancer. She was held captive in a flat for six months, during which she endured severe physical torture, her hands, feet, and teeth were broken; she was beaten with iron rods, and was often denied food for days.
Bengal Woman Beaten For Refusing Adult Film Work
The case came to light after a woman from Panihati, located in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, met a man named Arian Khan from Howrah. He had promised her a better-paying job, prompting her to leave her event management role and relocate to Howrah. However, instead of employment, she was allegedly confined in his flat for several months, as confirmed by BJP West Bengal.
A 23-year-old Hindu girl from Sodepur was lured with the promise of a job at a bar in Khardah. There, she came into contact with one Arian Khan from Domjur, Howrah. Later, Arian and his mother confined the girl in their home, subjected her to brutal torture, shaved her head, and… pic.twitter.com/NC82IDYazG
— BJP West Bengal (@BJP4Bengal) June 8, 2025
According to reports, Arian Khan had tried to force her into working as a bar dancer. Along with his mother, Shweta Khan, he allegedly subjected her to brutal torture. The woman was reportedly assaulted multiple times, suffered serious head injuries, and the accused even attempted to insert iron rods into her private parts.
The victim managed to escape last week and is currently undergoing treatment at Sagor Dutta Medical College and Hospital, where she remains in critical condition, as per India After recounting her ordeal to the authorities, the police registered a case based on a complaint filed by her family.
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A relative of the woman alleged that the assault was so severe that she was unable to stand upright. They claimed she sustained serious injuries to her head, legs, and waist after being repeatedly beaten with iron rods.
Police Starts Investigation
Based on the complaint, police have registered a case and launched an investigation against the accused, Arian Khan and his mother, Shweta Khan. However, both are currently absconding, according to police sources.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the duo who are accused operated a questionable production company named ‘Isara Entertainment,’ which was established in 2021. Despite having a YouTube channel, the company had uploaded only 11 music videos over four years, raising suspicions of its involvement in a pornographic racket, as per India Today.
Locals alleged that Arian Khan, who was perceived as influential in the area, often misused his position by filing false police cases against those who opposed him. Residents also claimed he defaulted on rent and was involved in several anti-social activities.
The victim’s mother has called for strict action, particularly against Shweta Khan, whom she accuses of being the main perpetrator of the torture.
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Police are currently conducting raids to trace the accused and are also investigating the production company's possible links to illegal pornography and human trafficking.
The case once again raises a painful question: how long will women have to live in fear just for making their own choices? It shows how unsafe women still are and how simply refusing something can lead to brutal punishment. Stories like this make us ask: when will this stop, and when will women truly be safe in their own country?
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