Inspector Shahi and Four Others Acquitted in Honey Trap Case; One Sentenced to Prison

The District Court of Lalitpur has acquitted five individuals in the honey trap case. Inspector Binu Shahi, Bhimadevi Thapa, Susma Bik, Assistant Havildar Mahendra Hamal, and Darshan Pokharel were all released by the court. However, Taj Islam was found guilty and sentenced to one year and six months in prison along with a fine of NPR 30,000. Police investigations revealed that Taj’s group used Susma to extort money from a businessman. Reported from Kathmandu, 25 Chaitra.

In a case involving the use of a woman to trap and accuse someone of rape (honey trap), five individuals were acquitted. Judge Tikaram Paudel’s bench discharged Inspector Binu Shahi and others. Taj Islam, also known as Tajmulla Islam, was found guilty and sentenced to one year and six months imprisonment along with a fine of NPR 30,000. The case involved charges related to illicit gains and organized crime.

The businessman and defendant Susma Bik had known each other since Shrawan 2081 (July-August 2024). Susma was employed at a hotel in Morang, and their relationship grew closer over time. Police investigations revealed that upon discovering the relationship between Susma and the victim businessman, Taj’s group exploited Susma to extort money.

Police concluded that Taj and Darshan traveled via plane from Sunsari to Kathmandu, while Susma and Bhima arrived by vehicle. On 7 Ashoj (September 23), the businessman filed a complaint with the Bhaisepati police station citing disturbance of peace and security. Following this, the money extortion scheme reportedly began. A committee was formed by the Lalitpur complex to investigate the case. The committee discovered the disappearance of the honey trap’s chief planner Taj Islam’s mobile phone and a check worth NPR 1 million during the investigation.