Police Crack Down on Thane Flesh Trade Racket

Authorities have dismantled a sex trafficking ring in Thane's Kalyan city, arresting two women and rescuing four victims. The operation was conducted by the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of the Thane Crime Branch. The culprits face charges under human trafficking and PITA Act sections.

Police in Thane's Kalyan city dismantled a sex trafficking network operating from a hotel, arresting two women and rescuing four victims. An official release on Monday confirmed the action.

The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch carried out the rescue mission in the Lal Chowkie area on Sunday, registering a case under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and other relevant laws. The arrested suspects allegedly coerced their victims into prostitution.

The rescued individuals have been relocated to a shelter home for rehabilitation as investigations continue.

(With inputs from agencies.)