Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Rescues 13 Women
Four individuals have been apprehended in Thane district, Maharashtra, for operating a prostitution racket. Acting on complaints, police raided near Kalyan railway station, rescuing 13 women involved in the illegal activity. The rescued women have been relocated to a shelter in Ulhasnagar.
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In a significant crackdown, the Thane police apprehended four individuals believed to be operating a prostitution ring, the authorities revealed on Thursday.
The arrests stemmed from complaints about illicit activities behind the ST bus stop near Kalyan railway station. Police, acting swiftly, detained the accused and rescued 13 women.
Deputy Commissioner Atul Zende confirmed the operation, announcing that the rescued women were relocated to a safe shelter in Ulhasnagar. This marks a substantial effort in curbing illegal activities in the region.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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