The Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch uncovered a sex racket in Juni Shukrawari, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Police Station, during a raid conducted on December 5. The operation, carried out between 2:35 pm and 7:45 pm, led to the rescue of two women and the apprehension of three individuals involved in the illegal activity.
The raid was conducted at the residence of Rajni Suryawanshi, located near Sugat Buddha Vihar, Old Shukrawari. The accused have been identified as: Komal Gautam Shende (35), resident of Karbala Masjid, Rambagh, Imamwada. Sunita Vilas Shirsat (50), residing at the same address. Rajni Ashok Suryawanshi (57), the property owner and resident of the premises.
During the raid, officials seized items worth ₹56,020, including three mobile phones valued at ₹50,000, cash, and other materials.
The accused have been booked under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (143(2), 4, 3(5)) and provisions of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA), 1956.
The rescued women were provided immediate medical assistance, and the seized items, along with case documents, were handed over to Kotwali Police Station for further investigation.
The operation was led by Inspector Kavita Isarkar of the Social Security Wing, who assured continued efforts to curb such illegal activities in the city.