Current Summary
Patelnagar police in Dehradun arrested six people, including three women, and rescued a minor after raiding a rented accommodation in the Neelkanth Enclave area of Harbhajwala following a tip-off about prostitution. Police said local resident Manish Kumar Lakheda had rented the house to run the racket, contacting clients by phone and sending them photos of women brought from Delhi over WhatsApp, then arranging meetings based on client demand. Seven people were found at the house during the raid, including three women, three men and one minor. One accused, Abhishek, is alleged to have brought the minor to Dehradun on the pretext of a leisure trip to Mussoorie before forcing her into prostitution. Two of the accused men are from Delhi, one is from Dehradun, and the three accused women are from Delhi.
What We Know
- Patelnagar police raided a rented house in Neelkanth Enclave, Harbhajwala, following a tip-off.
- Six people were arrested, including three women, and a minor was rescued.
- Local resident Manish Kumar Lakheda allegedly ran the racket, bringing women from Delhi and arranging meetings with clients via phone and WhatsApp.
- The rescued minor was allegedly brought to Dehradun by accused Abhishek on the pretext of a trip to Mussoorie and then forced into prostitution.
What Is Still Unclear
- Full identities and ages of all six arrested accused.
- Charges formally registered and the current legal status of the case.
What Changed
- 2 Oct, 01:20 pmSignal detected: Dehradun Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Rescue Minor Brought From Delhi