In a significant breakthrough, Old Goa police have apprehended three individuals and successfully rescued six young girls from Nepal who were allegedly forced into prostitution at an illicitly operated dance bar within a newly established pub near the Ribandar-Panjim causeway, just a few kilometres from the capital city.
The alleged orchestrators of this disturbing prostitution racket, 38-year-old Mahesh Hegde and his wife 24-year-old Kashmira Hegde alias Ridham Lama, both natives of Karnataka, were taken into custody. Their accomplice 24-year-old Deepa Shai Thakuri from Nepal was also arrested in connection with the case.
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This operation sheds light on the alarming issue of sex trafficking, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. Human trafficking is a serious crime that exploits individuals and poses a significant threat to their well-being. The Old Goa police are actively investigating the case, aiming to dismantle the alleged prostitution racket and bring the perpetrators to justice.
