Who is Ayan Ahmed? 180 Girls Abused, 350 Obscene Videos Filmed
The Ayan Ahmed case involves a 19-year-old accused of assaulting and blackmailing multiple minor girls, leading to arrests, protests, and a major police investigation in Amravati.
The Ayan Ahmed case has emerged as a disturbing incident from Amravati, sparking outrage across the region.
Ayan Ahmed Tanveer, a 19-year-old also known as Mohammad Ayaz, has been accused of assaulting and blackmailing more than 180 girls, many of them minors. Police allege that over 350 objectionable videos were recorded and used to threaten the victims.
Investigations revealed that Ayan did not act alone. His associates—Uzair Khan, Mohammad Saad, and Tabrez Khan—allegedly helped him record and circulate the videos.
Ayan, a resident of Paratwada, reportedly used platforms like Snapchat and WhatsApp to target school-going girls, especially those in Classes 11 and 12. He allegedly gained their trust, lured them into relationships, and then tricked them into travelling to cities like Mumbai and Pune, where the assaults took place. The videos were later used for blackmail and, in some cases, to pressure victims.
The case came to light in March and early April 2026, when explicit videos of local girls began circulating in private WhatsApp groups in Paratwada and Achalpur. Following tip-offs and a complaint reportedly linked to Anil Bonde, police registered a case and launched an investigation.
On 11 April, police questioned Ayan and recovered a large amount of hidden and deleted data from his phone. He was booked under the POCSO Act and arrested on 14 April. He, along with his three accomplices, has been remanded to custody till 21 April.
So far, police have officially identified eight minor victims, though claims suggest the number could be much higher. Authorities have urged more victims to come forward, assuring complete confidentiality. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising 47 members has been formed to handle the case.
The incident has led to widespread anger, with protests and calls for a bandh in the area. Security has been tightened to prevent unrest. On 15 April, local authorities demolished illegal portions of Ayan’s house in the presence of Pravin Tayade.
Meanwhile, a political controversy erupted after Yashomati Thakur made controversial remarks appearing to blame the victims, triggering strong public backlash.
