Bhojpuri Actress Arrested by Thane Police for Running Prostitution Racket; 2 Women Rescued
Thane Crime Branch's AHTC arrested a Bhojpuri actress for allegedly operating a s*x racket. The police rescued two women during a raid in Wagle Estate on September 26. Police took the actress into custody on the spot and safely rescued the two victims, who were subsequently placed in a protective shelter.
The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of the Thane Crime Branch has arrested a Bhojpuri film actress for allegedly operating a prostitution racket. Two women were rescued during the law enforcement operation. The crackdown follows specific intelligence gathered by law enforcement regarding illegal flesh trade activities operating within the city limits.
Police Trap and Operation Details
According to the Thane Police, senior police inspector Anjali Aandhle received specific information regarding the accused actress's alleged involvement in running a s*x racket, reports Moneycontrol. Acting on the intelligence, an AHTC team laid a strategic trap in the Padwal Nagar area of Wagle Estate on September 26. Thane Man Booked for Blackmailing Minor, Leaking Explicit Video Call Screenshots on Instagram.
The accused was intercepted at approximately 3:00 PM while she was allegedly attempting to push two women into prostitution. Police took the actress into custody on the spot and safely rescued the two victims, who were subsequently placed in a protective shelter.
Background and Legal Action
Investigators revealed that the accused has worked in multiple Bhojpuri and Hindi films, alongside appearances in more than 10 web series across various digital streaming platforms. A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the actress at the Srinagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and provisions of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. Authorities stated that the investigation remains ongoing to uncover potential wider networks connected to the operation.
Women and Child Helpline Numbers:
Childline India – 1098; Missing Child and Women – 1094; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women and Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/1291.
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