Based on a tip-off, the Social Security Branch (SSB) of Nagpur Crime Branch arrested two individuals on Wednesday for purportedly operating a sex racket under the guise as Gabaru Unisex Salon in the Lakadganj area.
The accused have been identified as Nitin Prakas Pawar, 26, from Sanjay Gandhi Nagar, Hudkeshwar, and Neelam, also known as Nisha Sanju Banode, 35, residing in Juni Shukrawari, Sakkardara. Police have also rescued a woman who was lured into prostitution, along with other items valued at Rs 58,250.
According to police sources, officials from the SSB received information indicating that the accused duo were operating a sex racket at Gabaru Unisex Salon. After confirming the information, police set up a trap and sent in an undercover customer. Upon receiving the signal from the undercover customer, police raided the premises and arrested the accused persons.
An offence under Sections 4, 5, 7 of the PITA Act was registered against them at Lakadganj Police Station. Further investigation is underway