3 Women Rescued As Pimpri-Chinchwad Police Crack Down On Illegal Prostitution Racket
Pimpri, March 26, 2026: Acting on repeated directives from Police Commissioner Vinay Kumar Choubey to take strict legal action against illegal prostitution activities operating under the guise of hotels, massage parlours, and spas, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Police carried out a major raid in the city.
Under the guidance of Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Dr. Shivaji Pawar and Assistant Commissioner of Police (Crime-1) Dr. Vishal Hire, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit led by Senior Police Inspector Nitin Gite conducted a raid on March 25, 2026, at around 4:28 PM. The operation took place at Rich Feel Spa located at Samrat Chowk in Pimpri.
During the raid, police rescued three women who were being exploited for prostitution. Investigations revealed that the spa was being used as a front for running an illegal sex trade.
Two individuals have been booked in the case: spa operator Mayur Dinesh Mohite (26), a resident of Dighi, Pune, and spa manager Akshay Mahadev Sutar (26), currently residing in Nigdi, Pune. A case has been registered at Sant Tukaram Nagar Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act. The spa manager has been arrested.
In 2026 so far, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit has conducted raids on eight establishments, including six massage parlours/spas and two hotels, involved in illegal prostitution. A total of 20 accused have been arrested and 17 women rescued in these operations.
Authorities have stated that such enforcement actions will be intensified in the future. Over the past three years, the Police Commissioner has ordered the closure of 29 establishments for one year due to involvement in illegal prostitution. In 2026 alone, closure orders have been issued against three establishments, and further inquiries into similar activities are ongoing.
The operation was carried out by a dedicated police team under senior officials, marking another significant step in the ongoing crackdown against human trafficking and illegal activities in the region.
