Prostitution Racket Busted in Maharashtra

Police in Maharashtra's Latur district arrested four individuals involved in a prostitution racket and rescued five women from exploitation. Acting on a tip-off, the anti-human trafficking unit conducted a raid at Pankaj Lodge, leading to the arrests and rescue efforts, under guidance from senior officers.

Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have arrested four individuals suspected of running a prostitution racket and rescued five women from a lodge, according to an official statement on Sunday.

The anti-human trafficking unit raided Pankaj Lodge on the outskirts of Latur city on Friday, following a tip-off. The raid led to the rescue of five women who were reportedly being sexually exploited, the official said.

Four individuals have been arrested, with charges also filed against the lodge owner, manager, and an agent. The raid was conducted under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Somay Munde and Additional SP Dr. Ajay Deore, said Assistant Inspector Dayanand Patil.