Police arrested 28-year-old Himanshu Rai in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, on August 25, 2025. He filmed women bathing at a hostel in Heerapatti colony. The reason was his year-long voyeurism obsession. Rai lived there with his family. He placed a mobile camera on a semi-covered roof. A Class 10 student spotted it on August 25. She raised an alarm. Other women caught him. Rai recorded over 40 videos. He threatened to leak them if reported. His actions terrorized the hostel.
Azamgarh police detained Rai after the student’s alert. They seized his mobile and laptop. The devices held the videos. Police registered a case. Investigators probe his threats. They check if he shared the footage. Authorities increased patrols around the hostel.
