Police in Subarnapur district busted a sex racket during a late-night raid at a hotel on Binika Road. Officers rescued five women and detained seven customers from different rooms.
The women and customers were taken to the Sonepur police station for questioning. Investigators are verifying the background of the women, including their native places and the duration of their involvement in prostitution at the hotel.
Police acted on a secret tip-off about illegal activities inside the premises. The raid took place on Saturday night during a power outage, which helped maintain the element of surprise.
Authorities seized objectionable items from the hotel during the operation. Officials confirmed that a detailed investigation is underway to identify the network behind the racket and determine how long the hotel had been used for such activities.
