Thane police dismantled a prostitution racket near the railway station, arresting a woman and rescuing three victims of human trafficking.
Key Points
- Thane police bust a prostitution racket operating near Thane railway station.
- A woman allegedly involved in the illegal activity has been arrested.
- Three women forced into prostitution were rescued during the police operation.
- The rescued women have been sent to a shelter home for rehabilitation.
The police have busted a prostitution racket operating out of a hotel near the Thane railway station and arrested a woman allegedly involved in the illegal activity, an official said on Friday.
Police Raid and Rescue Operation
Three women who had allegedly been forced into prostitution were rescued during the operation on Wednesday, senior inspector Vaishali Gorde of the Anti-Human Trafficking Cell of Thane police.
"During the raid, our team caught a woman pimp red-handed," the official said.
Rehabilitation Efforts Underway
The rescued women have been sent to Shantivan Ashram, a shelter home in Ulhasnagar, for rehabilitation, the official stated, adding that further investigation into the racket is underway.
© 2026