Police raid BJP leader’s hotel in Kharagpur, busts sex racket; 3 women rescued, 1 arrested

In a coordinated operation late Wednesday night, Kharagpur Local Police, along with district police officials, raided a hotel in the Gopali area of Kharagpur, owned by BJP leader Bimal Das. The raid was carried out after several months of surveillance and complaints about the hotel being used for illegal activities, specifically a sex racket. Police rescued three women from the premises, who were allegedly involved in the racket, and arrested one hotel employee. The employee is currently in custody, facing charges related to the operation of the illicit network.

During the raid, police uncovered significant evidence, including documents and other materials that corroborated the claims of illegal activities taking place at the hotel. Authorities confirmed that the raid was the result of ongoing investigations that had gathered sufficient intelligence to warrant such action. Police sources revealed that the documents seized from the hotel may provide critical details about the scale of the operation, including the involvement of other individuals. Investigators are continuing to examine the evidence to identify further suspects and determine the extent of the network.

The police operation has led to heightened political scrutiny, with both local and state-level political leaders reacting to the incident. Ayub Ali, the district vice president of INTUC (Indian National Trinamool Trade Union Congress), publicly criticized BJP leader Bimal Das, calling for his removal from his leadership position within the party. Ali raised concerns about the role of BJP leaders in illegal activities, calling the incident a serious matter that warrants immediate attention and action. However, local BJP leaders have denied any wrongdoing, stating that the accusations are politically motivated.

Tapan Bhuniya, BJP’s district vice president, accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of orchestrating the entire incident to undermine the BJP’s position in the region. Bhuniya claimed that the TMC had been pressuring the local panchayat to shift control in their favor, alleging that the raid was part of a broader strategy to frame BJP leaders. The political rhetoric around the raid has intensified, with both parties using the incident as a talking point in their ongoing rivalry. The investigation remains ongoing, with the police focusing on gathering more evidence and uncovering the full details of the operation. Local authorities have not ruled out further arrests or charges in the coming days.