- 20 women, one male customer detained; four spa operators among accused
Meerut, UP.
In a major crackdown on illegal activities, police in Meerut conducted raids on four spa centres and uncovered an alleged sex racket operating under the guise of wellness services. During the operation, 20 women and one male customer were detained, while four spa centre operators were also taken into custody.
According to police officials, the action was carried out following specific intelligence inputs indicating unlawful activities at the premises. Teams simultaneously raided the spa centres, where they reportedly found evidence of organized prostitution being run in violation of the law.
Police stated that the detained women are being questioned to ascertain their identities and circumstances, while the male customer was also taken into custody for questioning. The four spa operators are accused of facilitating and running the illegal racket. Legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant sections of law.
Senior officials said the crackdown is part of an ongoing drive to curb immoral trafficking and illegal businesses operating in the city. Further investigation is underway to determine whether the racket has links to a wider network operating in other parts of the region.
Police have reiterated that strict action will continue against establishments misusing commercial licences for unlawful activities, and warned spa and wellness centres to adhere strictly to legal and regulatory norms.
