Nagpur: The Social Security Branch of the Nagpur Crime Branch, along with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, raided a hotel in Hudkeshwar and rescued a woman allegedly forced into prostitution. A 44-year-old woman was booked for allegedly facilitating the sex trade for financial gain.

The raid was conducted between 2.17 pm and 5.30 pm on October 11, 2026, following specific information received by the police team during patrolling. The operation took place at Hotel Royal Mansion, Plot No. 6, Chandrabhaga Society, Pawanputra Nagar, under the Hudkeshwar police station limits.

According to the police, the accused allegedly induced the victim to engage in prostitution and provided a place for her and customers to facilitate the illegal activity for monetary benefits. The rescued woman is a native of Madhya Pradesh.

During the operation, police seized cash worth Rs 2,000, a mobile phone and other materials, collectively valued at Rs 14,510.

A case has been registered at Hudkeshwar police station under Section 143(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3, 4 and 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.

The accused, rescued woman and seized property were handed over to Hudkeshwar police for further legal action.

The operation was carried out under the guidance of Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime) Rajendra Dabhade, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detection) Deepak Agrawal and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) Vaibhav Jadhav. Police Inspector Darshan Patil and personnel from the Social Security Branch and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit participated in the operation.