The Social Security Branch (SSB) of the Crime Branch busted an alleged sex racket during a late-night raid at Madhav Nagari on Besa-Pipla Road under the jurisdiction of Hudkeshwar Police Station. A 29-year-old woman was arrested, while another woman was rescued from the premises.
The accused has been identified as Padmini Gulshan Basu (29). The rescued woman, who is married and hails from Amravati, was allegedly being forced into commercial sex work, police said.
According to officials, Padmini is originally from Odisha and had reportedly been in a live-in relationship with a man named Gulshan for nearly 15 years. However, the two have been living separately for the past three years.
Acting on a tip-off, the Social Security Branch launched an operation after receiving information that an illegal sex racket was being operated from the accused’s residence.
Under the supervision of Police Inspector Rahul Shire, the SSB team conducted the raid on Monday night. During the operation, the victim was rescued and the accused was taken into custody without resistance.
Police seized Rs 2,000 in cash, two mobile phones, and other materials from the spot. The total value of the seized items is estimated at Rs 17,000. Further investigation is underway.
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