Mumbai, Jul 26 (PTI) Mumbai Police busted a prostitution racket and rescued seven women while three persons were arrested, an official said on Wednesday.

The rescued victims included a Bangladeshi woman who was allegedly sold for Rs 1.5 lakh, locked in a room in a building, and forced into the flesh trade, he said.

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Mumbai Police's crime branch on Tuesday raided two buildings situated on V P Road in Grant Road area, the official added.

The victims told police they were forced into prostitution by pimps and others who took away the money paid by customers.

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The arrested trio includes a manager and two pimps, the official said.

A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act.

Further investigation is underway.

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