Acting on a tip-off, officials of the Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police's anti-human trafficking cell raided the lodge located in Nallasopara area on Saturday.
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Police have arrested two persons for allegedly running flesh trade at a lodge in Maharashtra's Palghar district and rescued two women from the premises, an official said on Tuesday.
Acting on a tip-off, officials of the Mira Bhayander-Vasai Virar police's anti-human trafficking cell raided the lodge located in Nallasopara area on Saturday.
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The police arrested two persons including the lodge manager, the official said.
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Two women were rescued from the premises, he said.
Efforts were on to nab the lodge owner and four persons for their alleged involvement in the crime, the official said.
A case was registered against the accused under relevant provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, the police added.
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