<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/mumbai-police-articles" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Mumbai Police</a> busted a prostitution racket and rescued seven women while three persons were arrested, an official said on Wednesday.
The rescued victims included a Bangladeshi woman who was allegedly sold for Rs 1.5 lakh, locked in a room in a building, and forced into the flesh trade, he said.
Mumbai Police's crime branch on Tuesday raided two buildings situated on V P Road in <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/search/grant-road-articles" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Grant Road</a> area, the official added.
The victims told police they were forced into prostitution by pimps and others who took away the money paid by customers.
The arrested trio includes a manager and two pimps, the official said.
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A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Trafficking Prevention Act.
Further investigation is underway.
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Mumbai Police busted a prostitution racket and rescued seven women while three persons were arrested, an official said on Wednesday.

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