The Crime Branch police have dismantled a sex racket operating under the guise of a spa at Nature Beauty Salon located in Anand Bhandar Building, Dharampeth, under Sitabuldi Police Station. During the operation, two accused were arrested, and three women who were victims of exploitation were rescued. The arrested individuals are identified as Akanksha alias Ritika alias Kumud Hiralal Meshram (26 years old, residing in Ramnagar) and Sofia alias Nitu Zakir Sheikh (30 years old, residing in Ward No. 05, Noor Nagar, Koradi).
As per the information, the accused women were luring girls and women into prostitution by promising them jobs at the massage parlour for their own financial gain. Acting on this tip-off, the Crime Branch police laid a trap and uncovered the illegal activities.
The police have seized assets amounting to Rs. 1,10,520 from the accused. Sitabuldi Police have registered a case against them under Case No. 681/2024, Section 143 of the Indian Penal Code, and Sections 4, 5, and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. Further investigation is underway.