Kolkata’s law enforcement has cracked down on a predatory government employee accused of a heinous crime against a minor five years ago. Amit Dey, posted in West Bengal’s land reforms department, was arrested in Sonarpur after the victim broke years of silence triggered by his relentless blackmail.
Details emerging from the Sonarpur police station paint a grim picture. The plumber’s daughter, who knew Dey as a family acquaintance, was just a teenager in 2019 when he took her to an isolated area, sexually assaulted her, and filmed it all. Using the footage as leverage, Dey threatened to expose her online if she spoke out.
The situation escalated when her recent engagement was threatened. Dey demanded the marriage be called off, waving the video as a weapon to intimidate not just her but her prospective husband. The emotional toll proved unbearable, prompting the family to file a complaint that resulted in Dey’s immediate arrest.
Under the stringent POCSO Act, charges include rape, blackmail, and child exploitation. Investigators have recovered evidence pointing to prolonged coercion. Despite being a family man, Dey’s actions reveal a dark underbelly of abuse hidden behind a respectable facade.
As the case gains traction, it sparks broader discussions on digital blackmail’s role in perpetuating sexual crimes. Police vow a meticulous inquiry, including forensic analysis of the video. For the victim, whose life was upended by one man’s depravity, this arrest marks the beginning of accountability. West Bengal’s administration faces scrutiny over vetting processes for officials, urging reforms to prevent future atrocities.
