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Pune Police Raid Kala Kendra, Rescue 25 Women From Flesh Trade
19 Mar
Summary
- 25 women rescued from a Kala Kendra in Pune during a police raid.
- Six individuals arrested for allegedly operating a prostitution racket.
- Tip-off led to a decoy customer operation, uncovering the crime.
Solapur rural police conducted a significant raid late Sunday night, rescuing 25 women from a Kala Kendra where tamasha performances were held. The operation also led to the arrest of six individuals, including a woman, who are accused of running a prostitution racket.
The rescued women, all between 18 and 30 years old, were allegedly brought from various parts of the state and forced into prostitution. The Tembhurni police station registered a case against the accused.
Authorities acted on a tip-off, deploying a team led by Assistant Superintendent of Police Rahul Atram. The police utilized a decoy customer to confirm the illicit activities before raiding the premises. Those arrested include the Kala Kendra owner, operator, manager, an agent, and an auto-rickshaw driver.
An additional arrest was made of a lodge manager suspected of providing rooms for the illegal activities. Investigations are continuing to determine the full scope of the racket and identify any other potential accomplices.
