Maharashtra: Thane Police busts 'sex racket' running at housing complex

Thane police's anti-human trafficking cell raided a flat in Vartak Nagar on February 12, rescuing a woman.

Published on: Feb 15, 2025, 13:49:49 IST

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A man has been arrested for allegedly running a sex racket from his flat in a housing complex in Maharashtra's Thane city, police said on Saturday.

In Thane city, Maharashtra, a guy has been detained for allegedly operating a sex racket out of his home in a housing complex. (PTI/representative)

Based on a tip-off, the anti-human trafficking cell (AHTC) of the Thane police raided the premises on February 12 and rescued a woman, senior inspector Chetna Chowdhari said.

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She said the accused, Dattaram Sawant (58), was using the flat in the Vartak Nagar area to operate the racket.

The official said a case was registered against the accused under section 143(1) (trafficking of person) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (PITA).

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