Shiney is being framed by his Own wife, Me Thinks!

Disclaimer: I hold no grudge or ill will against anyone when I express my views. None of my comments are meant to be interpreted adversely. I am merely stating my own interpretation of events. I represent no parties in the legal dispute nor do I wish to impede on investigation by competent authorities.

When the news of Shiney Ahuja being alleged of a rape by his housemaid became public, many of us were shocked. Whether we liked it or not, we were led into following the news of Shiney Ahuja that seemed to be gushing forth out of papers and TV as if a water main had been burst.

More and more events unfolded as days went by. It was so dramatic that with each new event, I found myself redoing the whole jig saw puzzle of Shiney Rape case over and over again to see how pieces were fitting with one another in overall scheme of things.

Out of sheer curiosity, I have followed the story and news articles and following is my analysis on what is going on behind the Shiney Curtain (PUN Intended)

On the day after which Shiney was arrested, I found myself along with many others camped outside Oshiwara Police Station (where Shiney was held) as if just by being there, we’d figure out the whole case in a jiffy.

At the very onset of event, I had a feeling that Shiney was being framed by his maid for sake of money.

Thanks to my work and activities as a Volunteer in the Save Indian Family Foundation, I knew about a proposed law scheme that would entitle a rape victim to claim and obtain sum of up to 2 lakh rupees to 5 lakh rupees from the Government of India. You may read one of the many articles present on the subject of aid to rape victims by clicking on the link here

This sounded like a reasonably good motive as sum of Rs. 2 lakh was indeed a large sum for a poor young woman working as a house maid.

However, I also kept wondering if maid had settled for too less. Given that the accused was a celebrity, the maid could have garnished far more moolah for self if she devised a plan to blackmail him and/or his family instead.

Although the precise age or name of the maid is not published, it is not of too much relevance. Her age can be any number between 16 and 20.

Let us consider the maid first and imagine a typical young modern day Mumbai woman who works as a housemaid. I’d imagine that she is like many others belonging to large mass of the urban poor who are forced into doing menial jobs.

It is reasonable to assume that housemaids are not very well educated and may not know of any skills other than the routine household work.

More importantly, given their financial strength, it is too probable that women who work as housemaids have developed definitive dislike for the Police. Many have been probably forced to spend some part of her life in slums of Mumbai and as such, they may also have experienced enough traumas caused by demolition vans and lathi charges of the Police to genuinely want to stay away from any shades of Khakhi.

I'd venture that an average housemaid in Mumbai may never honestly believe from within that the "Police will help her".

Hence, the fact that Shiney's housemaid approached the Police so quickly after the incident and managed to say all that was necessary (and sufficient) to prompt the Police into taking action puzzled me a lot.

I was forced to re evaluate my opinion of her and make a guess that either she could have been paid to appear as belonging to poor class or she had been picked and groomed for the specific job. I’d also say that it is likely that she also had looks that were tempting enough.

What I am trying to make you consider is that she was sufficiently trained for performing a specific mission, let us call it a sting operation.

IMHO, The housemaid at Ahujas was not an ordinary maid but a well-informed lady who was made to function as a "bait".

Next, let us take a closer look at the the accused, Mr. Shiney Ahuja now.

Almost every man with whom I discussed or overheard discussing Shiney case wondered out aloud that "Why on earth did Shiney have to go after a maid in first place for sake of sex?"

Read online comments posted for articles of Shiney printed in Times of India.

Many suggested that had he been so desperate, he would have had far easier choices from his fan base who'd probably remain grateful and anonymous.

"He'd have plenty to pick and choose from!", was the most common opinion voiced.

Perhaps more than the alleged crime, I felt that these folks were shocked that Shiney had stooped down to rape a house maid.

Maybe people would not have been so annoyed or so interested had the allegations of rape originated from some aspiring film actress.

Next let us briefly consider the alcoholic habits of Shiney Ahuja.

Reading from the news, I have seen so far, he was in drunken state inside his house when Police first paid him a visit. In initial police reports, he is reported being abrasive and arrogant towards Police.

Given his overall background, it is also likely that Shiney drinks on regular basis and his habits of getting drunk are likely to be known to his wife very well.

Are you guys with me so far?

Good! Then let us now move on to how the "bait" managed to designated place.

Assuming that Ahuja household functions like many other urban Indian households, it is very likely that the affairs involving hiring and firing of maids and all other servants was largely governed by Mrs. Ahuja and Shiney was little more than cosmetic.

The "bait" maid had started working less than two months ago gives strength and credibility to my doubts that she was hired for a specific mission.

After briefing her and overseeing her for about a month, an out of station trip was organized and the "bait" was left alone with Shiney.

You think this is ridiculous? Well, try to answer this:

How many sane Indian married women would otherwise abandon their house in care of barely known young maid and husband of 15 years (whose drinking habits are known to his wife) otherwise?

Now, let us focus upon Mrs. Ahuja

When I first learnt that Shiney was married and his wife was currently out of station when the incident happened, the first thought that came to my mind was:

Here comes another celebrity to give company for lonely Adnan Sami's.

I almost expected to read news that Mrs. Ahuja was spotted filing petitions under PVDWA and 498a in a day or two.

So, I was dealt with second round of surprise, when Mrs. Ahuja came back from her shortened vacation with all of her guns blazing which were turned outwards. Media relished being dazzled and being thrown flames at. Mrs. Ahuja was fast and furious and ran out of fuel just as rapidly too.

Article titled "No qurbani this" - Simi Chandoke 23rd June 2009 in Bombay Times delved on inner workings of a woman and how and why a wife would or should respond to her adulterous husband. I sincerely urge you to read this article of Simi.

Other than the brilliant verbal show of outwardly support, Mrs. Ahuja never appeared to me as a timid Indian wife who’d support her husband, come what may. To me, she appeared every bit just as modern and just as hip Indian woman with enough frustration and pent up anger after having been married for 15 years.

Outwardly, she was showing anger on society while from within she was furious on her own husband

You’d rather believe she is devoted Indian wife? Maybe you also believe that fairies and Santa do indeed exist. For others, try and answer in 10 Ka Dum Style.

How many of husbands expect that sort of behavior from a wife of 15 years whose vacation has been shortened due to certain indiscretions of husband?

Forget others, How would your wife react if she had to shorten trip because you gave away her favourite something (crockery?) to Bhangarwaala while she was away?

There was unexpected response from one quarter in wake of Mrs. Ahuja display of her public support. Shiney managed to garnish support from one unexpected quarter.

One of the old maids of Ahuja family came out and seemed to be speaking in favor of Shiney. Gratefully, the loud mouthed old maid was quickly brushed aside and made to disappear out of lime light.

Another interesting Times of India article that opens on why women hate men in their lives that you can read by clicking on its link here

By now, you may also be starting to think along my lines and may have already guessed the pay off that Mrs. Ahuja will get by supporting Shiney in public eyes. In case you haven't, her obvious pay off is:

Parents of Shiney, the world at large and many NGOs will perhaps stay away from Shiney fooled by the illusion that he has his devoted wife to support him.

In one clean swoop, she has eliminated thousands of support lines that Shiney might have otherwise attracted.

Coming to the Point, did I hear you say:

Shiney is being framed by his very own wife!

At least that is what I think. At this point it is pertinent to answer the question: What does she gain by framing Shiney?

Many women will instantly understand when I answer this in one phrase: Sweet Revenge!

If the dear wife were to give Shiney a straight forward divorce on grounds of adultery, even if we were to assume that she proved that raping of maid was not the first incident, she'd have to wait for many years and visit court umpteen times. After that at the very best, she'd get 70 to80% of his assets.

If Shiney was not naive at defending himself, he would deploy enough legal tactics to frustrate her and prevent her from gaining a lot of his assets or slow her down.

I honestly hope Shiney does not have a very big Insurance Policy in his name of Shiney otherwise with enough pressure, he'd only be too grateful to commit suicide.

You still think, I am blowing a lot of hot air? Ok, Then! Explain this!

"If Shiney had genuine support from his wife outside of jail who had access to media and had been aware of all that was being written, would Shiney be allowed to really put forth a bail application on grounds of being from a good family?"

Imagine who would be laughing with glee when public at large responded to Shiney's assertion of being from good family with "Yeah, Right! But then, so is my DOG!"

With a rape allegation, fast track processing and absurdly ridiculous bail application, Shiney is locked away and completely out of the way and not even in position to protect even one rupee of his earning.

His lawyer has by now seems to have been briefed into releasing so many confusing and contradicting press releases that soon people will forget about this little naughty lamb that was once named Shiney.

Therefore, the best strategy for Mrs. Ahuja is to continue with her attacks on Shiney behind closed doors but appears in public eyes as devoted Indian wife.

With this approach, She stands to gain 100% of his assets more or less immediately.

I’d say that she is playing the brilliant act of "classic wolf with the face of lamb" game.

Last piece of enigma in Shiney rape case for many is the visit from NCW chief and the fast tracking of the entire case.

After all, there are thousands of rape cases. Ministers of India are known to remain unmoved in face of November terrorist attacks. NCW chief did not come to Mumbai when there was a horrific incest case of Mira road teen sisters largely aided by her parents followed by reports of more incest cases all over India and NCW chief did not even bat an eyelid.

NCW Chief has put in her weight behind this case and regardless of what you may think, the reason for the same is not the maid at all.

NCW chief is too busy otherwise to create laws to destroy innocent men. Political strings were being pulled by someone in Delhi. Me thinks that it is none other than dear .....

What is the NCW chief interested in? If you allow me to venture a guess, I'd say

NCW chief’s interest is because a "ground-breaking" experiment that may bring about paradigm shift on how a man (husband) can be robed in record time was being conducted in Mumbai. NCW chief just had to see the key players for self.

I end my diatribe with Old Hindi Couplet from Saint Kabir

नमन नमन में फ़ेर है ! बहुत नमें नादान !!
दगलबाज़ दुगना नमें ! जैसे चीता , चोर और कमान !!