Police raid rest house in Thane, rescue dozen girls

Police today said they raided a rest house in Ulhasnagar here and rescued a dozen girls who were forced into flesh trade besides arresting seven people.

A team of Thane Police's Social Security Branch raided the Nitya Rest House and rescued the girls last night, Inspector Madan Ballal of Crime Branch said.

The police arrested the rest house's Manager, two customers and as many agents and staff members in connection with the illegal activities being carried out in the premises, he said, adding Rs 12,300 in cash was also recovered.

According to the police, a secret cavity was detected in the rest house in which eight girls were kept hidden.