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Bhopal Police Bust Sex Racket, Arrest 4 Men

Police raid spa, arrest 4 men, seize cash and evidence. Immoral trafficking suspected.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Mon, 14 September 2026 at 12:00 am
Bhopal Police Bust Sex Racket, Arrest 4 Men

On Sunday, the Piplani police in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, busted a sex racket operating from a spa centre in the Indrapuri area. The police received a tip-off about immoral trafficking at the spa and sent a decoy customer to verify the allegations.

After confirming the information, a police team raided the premises and searched the area. During the search, police found young men and women in objectionable circumstances in five of the nine rooms at the spa.

According to the police, preliminary investigation and evidence collected during the raid indicated that the spa was being used for prostitution. The suspects were allegedly receiving commissions from the earnings, with Bhuvan Singh Chandel getting 20%, Deepak Thakur getting 10%, Pankaj Tripathi getting 15%, and Dev Singh Rajak getting 5%.

The four suspects arrested in the case have been identified as Bhuvan Singh Chandel, Deepak Thakur, Pankaj Tripathi, and Dev Singh Rajak. Police seized Rs 8,800 in cash, mobile phones, and other material and evidence from the premises.

A case has been registered against them under Sections 3, 4, and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The police are questioning the accused to establish the involvement of other persons, operators, and members of the alleged network.

The raid was led by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Zone 2) Vikas Shahwal, who stated that the police acted swiftly on the tip-off to bust the sex racket. The police are investigating further to uncover the extent of the racket and to identify other individuals involved.

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act is a law that aims to prevent and combat trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation. The law provides for the punishment of those involved in such activities, including the clients, the traffickers, and the operators of the sex racket.

The busting of the sex racket in Bhopal is a significant step towards combating human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation in the city. The police have sent a strong message that such activities will not be tolerated and that those involved will be brought to justice.

The incident highlights the need for continued vigilance and efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation. The police and other law enforcement agencies must work together to identify and prosecute those involved in such activities, and to provide support and protection to the victims.

In conclusion, the busting of the sex racket in Bhopal is a welcome step towards making the city a safer and more secure place for its citizens. The police must continue to work tirelessly to prevent and combat human trafficking and commercial sexual exploitation, and to bring those involved to justice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act?

The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act is a law that aims to prevent and combat trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation.

How much cash and evidence did the police seize?

The police seized Rs 8,800 in cash, mobile phones, and other material and evidence from the premises.

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