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Prostitution racket busted, 11 arrested in Vijayawada
The New Indian Express Vijayawada
|February 23, 2025
MACHAVARAM police busted a prostitution racket on Friday night, arresting 11 persons and rescuing 20 women.
Acting on a tip-off, a special team led by Inspector Prakash raided Studio 9 Spa in Veterinary Colony, where illegal activities were being carried out under the guise of a spa and saloon.
This story is from the February 23, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Vijayawada.
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