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Bhojpuri actor arrested in sex racket case near Mumbai
Thane police have arrested a Bhojpuri film actor on allegations of operating an illegal sex racket. Two women have been rescued from the operation.
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A Bhojpuri actor has been arrested in Thane on suspicion of running a sex trafficking racket, according to police reports. The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) conducted a raid that resulted in the rescue of two women from the alleged operation.
A first information report (FIR) has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Indian Penal Code's immoral trafficking provisions. The exact circumstances leading to the raid and arrest remain under investigation by authorities.
The rescue operation was part of ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies in the Thane district to combat human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The two rescued women are expected to receive support from victim assistance programs operated by the AHTC.
Police have not released additional details regarding the suspect's identity or the full extent of the alleged racket at this time. Further investigations are underway.