Bhubaneswar: Police on Friday busted an alleged sex racket operating from a massage parlour near Buddha Jayanti Park under the Chandrasekharpur police station limits in the city, following a complaint by a woman who alleged that she had been forced into prostitution.
Police also rescued two women from the premises, while the parlour owner and a customer were detained for questioning. Several objectionable items were also seized during the raid.
According to reports, the operation was carried out based on the victim’s complaint. The woman alleged that she had been searching for a job when she came into contact with the owner of the massage parlour, who reportedly promised to arrange employment for her at a star hotel.
Instead, she was taken to the parlour, where she was allegedly forced into the flesh trade. In her complaint, she claimed that she was assaulted and threatened when she refused to engage in the illegal activities. She further alleged that the accused confiscated her mobile phone and clothes and intimidated her with threats to prevent her from escaping.
The woman eventually managed to flee the parlour and approached the Chandrasekharpur police station, where she lodged a complaint detailing her ordeal.
Acting on the complaint, police conducted a raid on the premises and rescued two women who were allegedly being confined there. A customer present during the raid was also detained for questioning.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to ascertain the extent of the alleged sex racket and identify other persons involved.
Further investigation is underway.
