The Social Security Branch (SSB) of Crime Branch uncovered a prostitution racket during a raid at Sparsh Salon Academy and Spa in Laxmi Vihar Complex, Wardha Road, on November 29. The operation, carried out between 5:15 PM and 10:10 PM, led to the rescue of four women and the arrest of the main accused.
The accused, Manoj alias Raja Ramesh Bandewar (24), a resident of Laxmi Vihar Apartment, Wardha Road, allegedly operated the racket under the guise of a body massage parlor. Police revealed that Bandewar lured women with promises of monetary rewards and forced them into prostitution, providing the venue for these illegal activities.
Authorities seized cash and materials worth ₹31,605 during the raid. Bandewar has been charged under Section 143(3) of the BNS and Sections 4, 5, and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.
The operation was conducted under the guidance of Police Commissioner Ravinder Singal, Joint Police Commissioner Nisar Tamboli, Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Sanjay Patil, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rahul Makanikar, and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime) Abhijeet Patil. The raid team included Police Inspector Ravindra Naikwade and members of the SSB.