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Sex Racket Busted in Mumbai: Two Accused Arrested for Forcing Girls Into Prostitution in Andheri, Minor Girl Rescued

By Lokmat English Desk | Updated: February 20, 2025 07:56 IST

Two accused were arrested from Mumbai's Andheri area for running a sex racket. The accused were identified as Salman ...

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Two accused were arrested from Mumbai's Andheri area for running a sex racket. The accused were identified as Salman and Jabruul, were used to target vulnerable girls and forced them into prostitution. Police also rescued a minor girl and sent her to a juvenile correctional home after a medical examination.

The accused lured the victim with money and forced her into prostitution, sending her to foreign clients. The police have busted the racket, and further investigation is underway.

According to officials, the Sahar police received a tip-off about a prostitution ring operating at a guest house in the Marol Naka area of Andheri. Acting on this information, they raided the premises and rescued a minor girl. The manager of the guest house and his associate were arrested and identified as Salman and Jabrul.

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

Police revealed that the accused targeted young women facing financial distress, coercing them into prostitution. The victims were sent to foreign clients, receiving only a small portion of the payment while the accused kept the rest.

Authorities suspect that more individuals may be involved in the racket and are actively searching for additional suspects. As part of their ongoing investigation, the police are also working to identify the foreign nationals connected to the case.

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