Noida, September 26, 2025 (Saralnama News): A 22-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting and robbing a 26-year-old after luring him through a dating app. Police said the accused, identified as Aditya, a resident of Tila Nod in Ghaziabad, targeted the victim using Grindr, a platform commonly used for social networking.
Victim Forced to Strip, Assaulted
According to the complaint, Aditya convinced the victim to meet him in Garhi Chaukhandi village on Tuesday afternoon. When the victim reached around 3.30 pm, Aditya arrived with two accomplices, identified as Vicky and Kishore. The trio allegedly dragged him to a secluded spot, forced him to undress, and recorded the act on a mobile phone.
Police said the attackers also thrashed the man, forced an online transfer from his bank account, and fled with his scooter and mobile phone.
FIR Registered, Items Recovered
An FIR was registered at Phase-3 police station under sections 303(2) (theft), 317(2) (stolen property) and 3(5) (common intention in criminal acts) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police confirmed that the stolen scooter and phone have been recovered.
Probe Continues
Aditya has been taken into custody, while search operations are underway to nab his accomplices. Officials said the case highlights growing concerns over crimes linked to online platforms.