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Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Police Rescue Seven Women in Arunachal Pradesh Trafficking Bust

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Police rescued seven women from two lodges and arrested two individuals for alleged immoral trafficking activities. The women, primarily from Assam, were reportedly exploited for sex work.

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Women Constitute 30% Of Trafficking Arrests in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Coastal states such as Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of immoral trafficking cases in India.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket In Paharganj

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police busted a prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa in Paharganj, arresting one man and rescuing five women after a decoy operation.

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Women In Trafficking Case Due To Lack Of Evidence

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A special court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted three women accused of trafficking girls for prostitution due to the prosecution's failure to examine key witnesses and provide sufficient evidence.

Why Thane Court Acquitted Five In Trafficking Case

Why Thane Court Acquitted Five In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Thane court acquitted five men charged with human trafficking and running a flesh trade, citing critical failures in the prosecution's case, including the non-examination of key witnesses and victims.

Thane Court Acquits Woman In Trafficking Case: Here's Why

Thane Court Acquits Woman In Trafficking Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A Thane court acquitted a 26-year-old woman charged with child trafficking and running a prostitution racket, citing the prosecution's failure to prove she called the alleged victims for the flesh trade.

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Thane Court Acquits Three In 2015 Trafficking Case

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Delhi: Eight Women Rescued

Human Trafficking Ring Busted in Delhi: Eight Women Rescued

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police busted a human trafficking and prostitution racket in central Delhi, rescuing eight women, including a minor. Two men were arrested, and efforts are underway to apprehend other suspects.

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Government to amend Immoral Trafficking Act

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Steps have been taken to raise awareness in society about this evil, the minister said.

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

How Mizoram Police Rescued Women From Trafficking Racket

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a hotel, arresting a woman and rescuing two victims.

How Delhi Police Busted Paharganj Sex Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Paharganj Sex Racket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a building in Paharganj, central Delhi, rescuing four women and arresting one man. Legal action has also been initiated against the premises owner.

Flesh Trade Racket Busted At Thane Spa; Five Women Rescued

Flesh Trade Racket Busted At Thane Spa; Five Women Rescued

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a flesh trade operation disguised as a health spa, rescuing five women and arresting one woman involved in the racket.

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Delhi High Court Acquits Sonu Punjaban in Trafficking Case

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has overturned the conviction and 24-year jail sentence of Geeta Arora, also known as Sonu Punjaban, in a case involving the alleged trafficking of a 12-year-old girl, citing inconsistencies and contradictions in the victim's testimony and gaps in the prosecution's case.

Police Uncover Prostitution Ring in Jammu, Arrest Three

Police Uncover Prostitution Ring in Jammu, Arrest Three

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police busted a prostitution racket operating in Jammu, rescuing three girls and arresting three individuals, including a woman, following a raid on a house allegedly used for trafficking activities.

Meghalaya girl sold in Raj for Rs 3 lakh after Facebook friendship; 3 held

Meghalaya girl sold in Raj for Rs 3 lakh after Facebook friendship; 3 held

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

A human trafficking racket spanning multiple states has been busted with the arrest of three persons in connection with the sale of a young girl from Meghalaya and her forced marriage in Rajasthan. Several other young women from the Northeast are believed to have met the same fate.

Kerala nuns arrested in Durg for 'trafficking, conversion', Rahul protests

Kerala nuns arrested in Durg for 'trafficking, conversion', Rahul protests

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other UDF MPs protest the arrest of Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh, alleging religious persecution by the BJP government and demanding their immediate release.

Actor held in Thane for running prostitution racket

Actor held in Thane for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have arrested an actor for allegedly running a prostitution racket and forcing aspiring women actors into the trade. Two women active in TV serials and Bangla cinema were rescued.

Maha horror: B'deshi minor girl alleges 200 men raped her in 3 months

Maha horror: B'deshi minor girl alleges 200 men raped her in 3 months

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

The minor was rescued after the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit of Mira-Bhayander Vasai-Virar police, in a joint operation with NGOs Exodus Road India Foundation and Harmony Foundation, raided a flat in Naigaon in Vasai in Palghar on July 26, the official said.

Sex scandal in Swaminarayan sect comes to light

Sex scandal in Swaminarayan sect comes to light

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

A priest, Bhaktiswarup, and three touts were arrested by the Crime Branch late last night [Monday night] under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act.

BJP fields ex-militant leader against Meghalaya CM

BJP fields ex-militant leader against Meghalaya CM

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Marak had laid down arms in 2014 and disbanded the ANVC-B militant group.

Sex CD: 2 more priests arrested

Sex CD: 2 more priests arrested

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

The priests arrested belonged to the Kalupur sect of Swaminarayan temple at Ahmedabad but worked under its branch in Surendranagar.

Doc gets life term in cyber pornography case

Doc gets life term in cyber pornography case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

A fast track court in Chennai on Thursday sentenced orthosurgeon Dr Prakash to life imprisonment in a case relating to cyber pornography. Prakash allegedly took obscene pictures of his women patients and then uploaded them on the internet. FTC Judge R Radha passed the sentence under Section six of the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act and imposed a fine of Rs 1,25,000 on him. The other three accused -- Saravanan, Vijayan and Asir -- were awarded seven years RI.

Flesh trade: Jammu beauty queen held

Flesh trade: Jammu beauty queen held

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

She and five others were booked for their alleged involvement in the production of pornographic CDs.

Delhi fake sting: Khurana granted bail

Delhi fake sting: Khurana granted bail

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

A Delhi court gave relief to Uma Khurana, who a TV channel had alleged had pushed her students into prostitution in a purported expose, on furnishing a personal bond of Rs 5,000.

Telangana: Child selling racket busted; couple, woman, arrested

Telangana: Child selling racket busted; couple, woman, arrested

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

The baby has been rescued and sent to a child home.

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Nithari killer Surinder Koli gets death sentence in another case

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Judge Rakesh Tripathi awarded seven years imprisonment to Koli's employer -- businessman Moninder Singh Pandher -- in the case.

Night clubs ban entry of single women: Do you agree?

Night clubs ban entry of single women: Do you agree?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Do you think restricting single women from entering pubs and malls will help bring down crime?

6 children rescued from 'brothel' run by Meghalaya BJP leader: Police

6 children rescued from 'brothel' run by Meghalaya BJP leader: Police

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

In the raid, about 400 bottles of liquor and over 500 unused condoms were found, he added.

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Meghalaya MLA arrested for allegedly raping minor girl

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Julius Dorphang, who was wanted in connection with a sex-racket case involving a 14-year old girl, was on Saturday arrested from his hideout in neighbouring Assam.

Meghalaya BJP leader on the run in sex racket case arrested from UP

Meghalaya BJP leader on the run in sex racket case arrested from UP

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Marak, a former militant leader, had gone absconding following a police raid -- which started Friday night and ran till Saturday morning -- at the farmhouse at Tura in Meghalaya's West Garo Hills district.

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Nagpur police chief bans prostitution in red-light area for 2 months

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

Several sex workers had staged a protest and removed barricades put up by the police restricting entry of people to the area.

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

SP MLA brought girls to Goa: Dance bar raid report

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

A day after the Goa police arrested six persons, including a Uttar Pradesh Member of Legislative Assembly, during a raid at a dance bar here, investigations have revealed that the accused brought the girls to the state on their trip and even stayed with them in a hotel.

Maria directs probe in police raids at hotels, beaches

Maria directs probe in police raids at hotels, beaches

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

In the wake of angry reactions from the public, Mumbai police chief Rakesh Maria has directed a probe into last week's raids

African woman remanded to PC in prostitution case

African woman remanded to PC in prostitution case

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

A Ugandan woman, arrested for allegedly pushing three women from her country into prostitution in New Delhi, was on Friday remanded to a day's police custody by a Delhi court.

Mumbai: Model raped at police station, 8 including 3 cops arrested

Mumbai: Model raped at police station, 8 including 3 cops arrested

Rediff.com24 Apr 2015

The accused were arrested on Thursday after the victim complained to Mumbai police Commissioner Rakesh Maria.

Rape complaint against IPS officer is act of revenge: Lawyer

Rape complaint against IPS officer is act of revenge: Lawyer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Senior Indian Police Service officer Sunil Paraskar, who has been accused of rape by a city-based model, on Friday filed an anticipatory bail application before the sessions court on which granted him interim protection from arrest till July 31.

Shame again: Sikkimese woman raped in Delhi; AIIMS doctor, 4 others arrested

Shame again: Sikkimese woman raped in Delhi; AIIMS doctor, 4 others arrested

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

The 25-year-old survivor from Sikkim, the wife of an army personnel, was trafficked to Delhi.

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

POCSO Act: Law panel against altering age for sexual consent

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

The commission, in its report submitted to the law ministry, said the amendments are necessary as such cases do not merit to be dealt with the same severity as the cases that were ideally imagined to fall under the POCSO Act.