Nagpur, 03 July (HS):

In a major crackdown against human trafficking, the Social Security Branch of

the Crime Branch, Nagpur Police, conducted a raid at Hotel Paradise located on

Central Avenue under the jurisdiction of the Tehsil Police Station in Nagpur. The

operation, carried out between 5:30 PM on July 2 and 1:55 AM on July 3, led to

the rescue of a woman of Russian origin, who was allegedly being forced into

prostitution.

Based on reliable

information, the police registered a case under Sections 143(2)(3) of the

Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) along with Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Prevention

of Immoral Traffic Act (PITA), 1956..

During the

action, one accused, identified as Rashmi Anand Khatri (49), was apprehended.

Another accused, Krishnakumar alias Radhe Deshraj, has been named in the case

and is currently absconding.

The police

seized incriminating material, including one DVR worth Rs 3,000, a packet of

condoms worth Rs 10, Rs 5,500 cash, two mobile phones valued at Rs 15,000 each,

and a register worth Rs 500. The total value of seized materials amounts to

₹39,010.

Following the rescue,

the Russian woman was medically examined and later handed over to the Tehsil Police

along with all related documents and seized property for further investigation.

The arrested woman was served a notice and released as per legal procedure.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Ajay Vasant Mardikar