Hyderabad: Police busted an illegal prostitution ring operating under the guise of a spa centre in Hyderabad.
The Medipally police along with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Rachakonda raided the establishment in Chengicherla.
During the raid, police arrested the organizer and a customer. Seven women who were allegedly forced into the sex trade were also rescued.
Spa centre used as front for prostitution in Hyderabad
Acting on a tip-off, authorities targeted Sugar Spa in Chengicherla’s RTC Colony where investigations revealed that owner Pallavi from Amberpet was running an organized prostitution network.
Disguised as a legitimate massage parlour, the spa centre attracted customers by offering illicit services at high rates.
Rescue, arrests made
The police operation successfully freed the seven victims who were later moved to a shelter home for rehabilitation.
Meanwhile, Pallavi and one customer were taken into custody and later sent to jail under relevant legal provisions.
Authorities are now probing deeper into the network to identify other individuals involved in the racket.
The case has brought attention to the misuse of spa centres in Hyderabad as covers for prostitution.
