Indore police expose honeytrap racket targeting officers, politicians:Over 100 objectionable videos found on accused’s mobile; network spread to Delhi, Gujarat

Indore is once again at the center of a notorious honey trap case, which has brought back memories of the 2019 honey trap scandal. The echoes of Honey Trap-2 have reached the political and administrative circles of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Delhi. Continuous revelations are emerging from the interrogation of Shweta Vijay Jain, Reshu Chaudhary, and Alka Dixit, who were arrested in the case, raising concerns for many influential people.
Revelations made during the investigation and interrogation Work was also underway on many deals Police have found more than 100 objectionable videos from the accused’s mobile phones and other digital devices. The investigation revealed that crores of rupees were extorted through blackmail, while work was also underway on several other deals. The racket was being operated in a planned manner The investigation revealed that the racket was being operated in a planned manner. According to the police, Shweta Vijay Jain from Bhopal ran the entire network. Instead of directly coming forward, Shweta used to give instructions and training to Reshu Chaudhary. Reshu Chaudhary would provide information about her contacts, based on which further strategies were made. Investigation of the network spread from MP to Delhi They were preparing to sell the video on a large scale Interrogation revealed that the accused were preparing to sell the video on a large scale. Investigating agencies have found indications of political connections and potential financial deals. The investigation also indicated that a video related to an MLA was shared with the aim of creating political pressure. Case Uncovered After Assault and Threat The case came to light when Indore businessman Hitendra alias Chintu Thakur filed a complaint with the police. According to this, on April 28, 2026, Alka Dixit and her associates assaulted Chintu Thakur on the Super Corridor. During this, he was threatened with objectionable videos. After the incident, Chintu Thakur and his brother reached Ujjain. They contacted an influential person. According to sources, the police then quickly initiated action. Complainant also has criminal cases registered against him According to police records, the complainant Chintu Thakur also has several cases registered against him, including attempt to murder, while his brother Hemu Thakur has previously been accused under NSA. A policeman and a journalist are also named In the police action, several male accused were also arrested. The arrested accused include Jaideep, Lakhan Chaudhary, journalist Jitendra Purohit, and Head Constable Vinod Sharma. The investigation is also looking into whether the network allegedly received administrative protection. Several teams of Indore Police are involved in the investigation. Further major revelations are expected.