PRAYAGRAJ: In a late-night operation on Saturday, Prayagraj police busted a sex racket that was being run under the garb of a massage parlor inside a luxury residence at ADA Colony B-Block, Naini.
The exposure of the racket has sent shockwaves across the city and reinforced long-standing concerns about the spread of such illegal activities operating under false fronts.
The Raid and Arrests
The racket was exposed after residents, frustrated with suspicious activities at the house, raised a strong protest and alerted authorities.
Responding quickly, Naini police raided the premises and arrested two women and four men involved in the operation. Police recovered six mobile phones and ₹6,640 in cash from the spot.
The women were identified as residents of Begusarai (Bihar) and Nadia (West Bengal). The men arrested include:
- Santosh Kumar – caretaker and operator, resident of Kathouli, Meja
- Ashok Kumar Shukla – resident of Pachaukhur, District Pahadi, Chitrakoot
- Aamir – resident of Saudatt, under Parikshitgarh PS, Meerut
- Ingleish Kumar – resident of Koraan, Prayagraj
A seventh accused, Anuj Jaiswal of Kunda, Pratapgarh, remains absconding and is being actively pursued by the police.
Larger Conspiracy Suspected
Investigations revealed that Santosh Kumar, with the help of Ashok Kumar Shukla and Anuj Jaiswal, lured women and young girls into prostitution by offering them promises of quick earnings.
Sources suggest that this was not an isolated incident—similar rackets are being run at several locations across the city, often under the disguise of beauty parlors, spas, or other respectable business fronts.
Officials believe these organized operations are part of a broader network exploiting women and misleading the public. Police have now widened the probe to identify other such dens in Prayagraj and bring all those responsible to justice.
Community Relief and Next Steps
The bust has come as a major relief to the people of ADA Colony, who had long harbored suspicions and finally took a stand against the illicit activities in their neighborhood. Police have assured residents that strict measures are being taken to root out such rackets citywide and restore public confidence.
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