NAGPUR: The Social Security Branch of Nagpur Crime Branch, along with the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU), raided SM Spa Centre at Ganesh Nagar near Sharda Chowk on Monday and rescued a woman allegedly forced into prostitution under the guise of spa services. The police have booked the spa owner and its manager under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.

The raid was conducted at SM Spa, located in Ganesh Vandana Apartment, Ganesh Nagar, between 4.10 pm and 8.15 pm on November 2, 2026, under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Police Station.

According to the police, the Social Security Branch received information that the accused were allegedly using the spa centre as a front for prostitution and luring women with promises of earning substantial money in a short period. They allegedly arranged customers for the victim and forced her into prostitution for their financial benefit.

Acting on the tip-off, a police team conducted a raid in the presence of two panch witnesses and a decoy customer, leading to the rescue of one victim.

The accused have been identified as spa owner Shaba Parveen Munawar Shaikh (36), a resident of Mahal, and manager Shaikh Mohsin alias Munna Shaikh (28), a resident of Nandanvan.

Police seized three mobile phones collectively worth Rs 42,000 and Rs 3,000 in cash during the operation.

A case has been registered at Kotwali Police Station under Sections 143(2) and 143(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, along with Sections 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956.

The operation was carried out by the Social Security Branch in coordination with the AHTU. Further investigation is underway.