Bulli Bai controversy: All you need to know about the mastermind Shweta Singh

Shweta Singh, an 18-year-old woman, was arrested on Tuesday by Mumbai Police for being the main suspect in the Bulli Bai controversy, in which images of many Muslim women were placed on an app without their knowledge in order to conduct a virtual ‘auction.’ As a co-accused in the case, a 21-year-old engineering student was also arrested.

The scandal sparked widespread criticism on the internet, and it came just six months after the ‘Sulli deals,’ which targeted Muslim women in a similar way to what happened recently.

Who is prime accused Shweta Singh?

Both of Shweta’s parents have died. Her father died of Covid-19 last year, and her mother died of cancer before that. Her older sister has a commerce degree, while her younger sister and brother are still in school. She was studying for the engineering entrance exams.

JattKhalsa07 was a fake Twitter handle she was using. The account was being used to publish hateful messages, as well as offensive photos and remarks. People that were close to her shared her beliefs.

All about the Nepal connection

The main accused was reportedly acting on the directions of a Nepalese friend. According to sources inside the investigation team, the major information acquired from the accused revealed that a Nepalese national named Giyou was coaching her on how to use the programme. His role, as well as that of others who were engaged with her, is being investigated by police.

She was apprehended in the Udham Singh Nagar district, and Mumbai police officers requested a transit remand until January 5. Vishal Kumar, who was arrested previously in Bengaluru, confirmed her identity. He stated he was in contact with the woman and that she was in contact with the persons working on the Bulli Bai app’s posts and activities.

Vishal’s role in the Sulli Deals incident, which occurred in 2021, is also being investigated by Mumbai police. Vishal, a typical engineering student, was responsible for editing and uploading photos of women from a certain locality on the app.

It’s also being investigated if the woman created the application herself or received assistance from someone else. She is expected to be taken to Mumbai today and may appear in a magistrate’s court.