The Social Security Branch (SSB) of Nagpur Crime Branch busted a covert sex racket on Tuesday operating under the guise of a salon in Wardhaman Nagar, Nagpur, under Lakadganj Police Station’s jurisdiction.
Acting on credible intelligence, the SSB team raided The Saloonwala Unisex Salon & Academy, uncovering illegal activities. Prity Shubham Shende, alias Prity Sahu (34) of Shashtri Nagar, Lakadganj, was arrested, and four women were rescued from the exploitative trade.
Police sources revealed that confidential information indicated a sex racket operating within The Saloonwala Unisex Salon & Academy at Honey Indra Tower. Upon confirmation, a swift police intervention led to the seizure of materials valued at Rs 89,930.
The accused face charges under Section 370 of the IPC, along with Sections 4, 5, and 7 of the PETA Act.
Senior Police Inspector Kavita Isarkar led the operation, supported by Police Constables Sachin Badhiye, Prakash Mathankar, Laxman Chaware, and other members of the SSB team, orchestrating the successful crackdown.