Siliguri, 25th May: A prostitution racket operating under the guise of a spa and salon was busted inside a prominent shopping mall in Matigara, Siliguri. On Sunday, the spa owner and a customer, who were arrested during the raid, were presented before the Siliguri court.
According to reports, the detective department and Matigara police had received confidential information indicating that illegal activities were being carried out under the name of Adore Unisex Salon within the mall. Acting on this tip-off, a joint raid was conducted on Saturday by the detective department and Matigara police, during which a customer and the salon owner were caught in an objectionable condition and taken into custody.
Sources reveal that this is not the first time such activities have come to light in this particular shopping mall. Several instances of prostitution being carried out under the façade of spas and massage parlours have previously been reported.
The police are now investigating how such illegal activities were being conducted so openly within the premises and are trying to identify others who may be involved. Following their appearance in court on Sunday, the police have sought remand for both accused individuals for further interrogation. The investigation is currently being carried out by the Detective Department and Matigara Police Station.