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Sex Racket Busted in Mumbai: Minor Girl Rescued After Police Bust Prostitution Ring In Andheri Area

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 19, 2025 18:54 IST

Mumbai police have dismantled a sex racket operating in the Andheri area and rescued a minor girl who was ...

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Mumbai police have dismantled a sex racket operating in the Andheri area and rescued a minor girl who was being exploited. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the operation.The raid, conducted by Sahar police at a guest house in Marol, Andheri, followed a tip-off about prostitution activities.  The rescued minor girl had been lured with money, and investigations revealed that the accused were trafficking her to foreign clients.

The arrested individuals have been identified as Salman and Jabrul, one of whom was the guest house manager.  Police investigations indicate that the two men targeted financially vulnerable young women, luring them into prostitution.  The rescued girl told police that she and other victims were forced to have sex with foreign men.  She further stated that the accused would give them a small portion of the earnings, keeping the majority of the money for themselves.Following a medical examination, the minor girl has been sent to a juvenile correctional home.  The investigation is ongoing.

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