Trio Arrested in Delhi Prostitution Racket Bust

Three women have been arrested for allegedly operating a prostitution racket in Jagatpuri, East Delhi. The operation was conducted by police on a tip-off, utilizing Head Constable Virender as a decoy. The primary accused, Rachna, along with two others, were apprehended at the scene.

Three women have been arrested for their alleged involvement in a prostitution racket operating in the Jagatpuri area of Shahdara in East Delhi, police said on Wednesday.

Acting on a tip-off, a team of local police personnel conducted a raid at a flat in Jagatpuri on Tuesday evening. According to the police, Head Constable Virender was sent to the flat as a decoy customer. On his signal, the rest of the team entered the flat and apprehended a woman identified as Rachna, aged 47.

Two other women found in the flat were also arrested. Investigations revealed that Rachna was running the prostitution racket. A case has been registered under sections 3, 4, and 8 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, with further investigation ongoing.

(With inputs from agencies.)