Bhopal, May 1 -- In a disturbing escalation of the Bhopal sexual exploitation case, police investigations have uncovered new layers of criminality-including plans to monetize explicit videos on pornographic websites, deeper involvement of absconding suspects, and possible links to local hospitality venues.

Farhan, already in custody and identified as a central figure in the racket, allegedly led a network that not only targeted Hindu girls for sexual assault and blackmail but also intended to profit by uploading videos online. His accomplices, Abrar and Nabeel, now absconding, reportedly suggested the idea after learning the process through their mobile phones.

The conspiracy took root after Farhan was rejected by a girl from Indore, prom...