Nine individuals, including organisers and supervisors, were arrested for operating an organised prostitution racket in Madhapur by the Cyberabad police. The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) conducted a raid on BSR Super Luxury and Living Hotel on Wednesday, August 13 and also rescued nine victims.
Among the victims, seven were from different States across India including West Bengal (2), Delhi (2), Jharkhand (1), Haryana (1), Punjab (1), while two were foreign nationals from Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan.
The accused were identified as Hamer Singh alias Amid Singh, organiser, Thammi Srinivas, supervisor, Pokala Venkateshwarlu, Bekmetova Gulshat, Rakhmanova Malika alias Lovina Bora, Lakshman Tumu, Akash Bajaj, Gora Mohammed Wasim, and K. Parthiban.
Investigation revealed that the accused were procuring women from various regions, advertising on platforms such as Locanto and Skokka, and arranging encounters in hotels and Oyo rooms. The Madhapur police registered a case under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act and the Foreigners Act, 1946 and initiated an investigation.
Authorities have issued a public warning urging vulnerable individuals not to fall prey to offers of easy money or trafficking under the guise of legitimate jobs. Hotel and property owners are advised to verify identity documents and check the backgrounds of tenants and guests. Citizens with information about illegal activities are encouraged to contact local police, Dial 100, or report via WhatsApp at 9490617444.
Published – August 14, 2025 07:04 pm IST
