Many young girls and women approached the studio under standard pretenses—such as getting passport photos taken or seeking employment opportunities.
When local police recovered video CDs detailing the systemic exploitation of Kashmiri minors, it sent shockwaves through the valley. The list of regular clients and patrons alleged to have utilized the ring included: High-ranking politicians and bureaucrats.
The ring was brought to light following the discovery of explicit videos circulated locally, leading to the identification of an extortion and trafficking web that targeted vulnerable local minors.