Hyderabad: Panjagutta police arrested a woman accused of running a prostitution racket under the cover of a beauty salon and spa near Nagarjuna Circle. Officers rescued a woman from the premises and detained two customers during the operation.
According to police, the main accused, Sanneboina Nagamani, had rented a flat near Nagarjuna Circle in Panjagutta and set up a spa centre there. She allegedly recruited women by promising them monthly salaries for providing massage services.
However, police said Nagamani later threatened the women and forced them into prostitution. The Panjagutta spa racket came to light after police received credible information about the activities at the premises.
Panjagutta spa racket exposed in late-night raid
Inspector E. Jahangir Yadav led a police team in a raid on the spa at around 11 pm on Tuesday. Officers arrested Nagamani during the operation.
Police produced her before the 14th Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Nampally and secured her remand. The rescued woman was shifted to a rescue home.
Officers also issued notices to the two customers detained during the raid.