Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of MBVV police bust prostitution racket operating from lodge in Mira Road

The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of the Mira Bhayandar- Vasai Virar (MBVV) law enforcement busted a prostitution racket that was operating from a lodge in Mira Highway on Friday afternoon.

Though the supervisor and 4 waiters of the institution were arrested for facilitating prostitution routines, the law enforcement crew rescued a youthful girl from the clutches of the flesh trade racketeers. Nevertheless, the actual beneficiaries which include the operator and entrepreneurs of the establishment are nonetheless at big.

Performing on a idea-off, Senior Police Inspector- Sampatrao Patil underneath the supervision of DCP (crime) – Dr Mahesh Patil sent a decoy purchaser to Hotel Sai Regency- a infamous lodge positioned in the Indralok spot of Bhayandar (east). Right after getting affirmation about the ongoing flesh trade functions, the workforce swooped on the institution and apprehended the culprits.

The rescued girl was despatched to a welfare dwelling soon after essential formalities. It came to gentle that the racketeers contacted possible customers by sending pictures of women of all ages by using WhatsApp.

A circumstance less than segment 370 of the IPC and sections 3, 4, 5 of the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA) has been registered in opposition to the accused who have been remanded to custody.

Neither it is a company hub, nor a tourist place but nevertheless, the twin-city specially the freeway belt in Kashimira has gained the tag of notoriety for having a highest range of lodges in its jurisdiction.

Released on: Saturday, March 12, 2022, 06:56 PM IST