Is a Bangladeshi National Behind Adult Film Production in Hooghly?
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Two individuals were arrested for producing adult films in West Bengal.
- Investigation ongoing to determine the full extent of their operations.
- Local authorities are calling for stricter tenant regulations.
- Public safety concerns are highlighted by this incident.
- Connection between the suspects is still under investigation.
Kolkata, Nov 24 (NationPress) Authorities have apprehended a Bangladeshi individual along with a woman in Dankuni, located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, for allegedly creating adult films and distributing them to unauthorized pornography websites, as stated by an official on Monday.
According to the official, acting on a tip-off, the Dankuni police conducted a raid on a flat in the Mallikpara locality, where they caught the pair in the act of filming.
The accused, identified as Russell Sikdar, was presented before the Serampore court on Monday and has been remanded into police custody for a duration of 10 days.
The woman has been placed in a shelter home, pending further investigation to determine her nationality and her connection with Sikdar.
Police reports indicate that Sikdar had rented the flat and was cohabiting with the woman.
“They were reportedly engaged in the production of explicit material and selling it at premium prices online,” sources revealed.
Officials are also examining the legitimacy of Sikdar’s entry into India and his other activities.
Local municipal representatives expressed their unawareness regarding the presence of a Bangladeshi national renting property in the area and emphasized the necessity for more rigorous tenant checks.
The investigation is ongoing.