Shadows in Sri Ganganagar:
A Brutal Crime Against Innocence. The nation’s collective conscience is shaken after a horrific incident of child trafficking and sexual violence in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan to the bone. A 13-year-old girl was subjected to horrific atrocities for five days and the dark web of exploitation has provoked widespread public outcry and calls for swift, uncompromising justice. The Nightmare from Now on. On June 18, the girl left her home to meet a friend. Her mother came home at a late time that evening and started looking for her. The young girl is thought to have been trapped by an e-rickshaw driver for a few days, who instead of taking care of her, human trafficked her with a local hotel operator.
What happened over the next five days is a grim indictment of systemic evil. The 13-year-old girl was moved through different commercial establishments in the city. The police First Information Report (FIR) describes the victim as being hit repeatedly by over 30 men. To suppress her cries and to overcome the severe physical trauma she was suffering, the accused forced her to drink alcohol.
महज 13 साल की बच्ची के साथ 32 लोगों ने 5 दिन हैवानियत बहुत ही दर्दनाक और शर्मनाक है!
— Preeti Chobey (@preeti_chobey) July 7, 2026
ऐसी घटनाएं सिर्फ एक परिवार को नहीं बल्कि पूरे समाज को झकझोर देती है!
दोषियों को कड़ी से कड़ी सज़ा मिले और बच्चों की सुरक्षा के लिए ठोस कदम उठाये जाये!! pic.twitter.com/siJT44B3qm
The Rescue and Law Enforcement Response. A team from the Sadar Police Station, motivated by technical intelligence and local tips, went to Hotel Joy Inn. The minor was rescued from the premises and the operators involved were taken into custody. The investigation was immediately transferred to the Women Crime Investigation Cell under the guidance of Deputy Superintendent of Police Kailashdan because of the seriousness of the offence. The investigators are using scientific evidence, digital forensics, and mobile data to establish a clear legal framework.
• Date of Disappearance: June 18.
• Period of Captivity: 5 days.
• Total Suspects: 32 Men.
• Total Arrests to date: 18 arrested (including hotel managers).
Administrative Backlash:
Bulldozer actionhas been taken, As public anger reached a boiling point and there were mass protests from local people and political groups demanding the highest penalty from the district administration, the district administration immediately took administrative action. The administration was led by Sri Ganganagar District Collector Dr. Amit Yadav and Superintendent of Police Harishankar Yadav and deployed heavy-duty equipment to entirely demolish all those commercial structures linked to the crime, including Hotel Khungar (Dream Hotel), Hotel Joy Inn, and Hotel Sapphire (Sapphire Inn).
"By conducting bulldozers over these commercial establishments, the administration has sent an unequivocal message that no illegal activities, commercial exploitation, or violations of human dignity will be tolerated," said District Collector Dr. Amit Yadav. The local government has also been conducting regular, stringent searches of guest houses in the region to spot and eradicate human trafficking. The survivor is being treated and receiving psychological counseling while the state pursues strict legal accountability under both the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act and the Indian Penal Code.
