Gurugram Police Raid 18 Spas, Question Dozens
Gurugram Police Raid 18 Spas, Question Dozens
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The raid was conducted between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. in the presence of Haryana State Commission for Women chairperson Usha Priyadarshini, her team and a duty magistrate.
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ACP Headquarters-I Abhilaksh Joshi supervised the operation and acted as the designated special police officer under the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956; further investigation was assigned to the SHO of Kherki Daula police station.
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Police spokesperson Sandeep Turan said, “Gurugram Police maintains zero tolerance towards organised illegal activities being carried out under the guise of legitimate commercial establishments.”
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The Haryana State Commission for Women had reportedly received complaints from local shopkeepers about the spa centres over several months before coordinating the raid with police and the district administration.
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The commission raised concerns that some of the women found at the premises might be minors; their ages had not been confirmed at the time of the report. The same report also said investigators found objectionable items and suspected narcotics at some centres.
Gurugram police raided 18 spa centers at Sapphire 90 Mall in Sector 90 in a six-hour late-night operation, detaining about 50 people for questioning. The Times of India reported that eight of the establishments are under investigation for operating as fronts for illegal activities. Police seized electronic devices, documents, and other materials as part of the crackdown.
The raid, conducted between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m., involved nearly 100 police personnel, the Haryana State Commission for Women, and a duty magistrate. Urbana Cres reported that authorities expressed concern that some of the 30 women found at the premises might be minors, though ages had not been confirmed. Police said the operation targeted organized illegal activity disguised as legitimate businesses.
Eight Spas Flagged for Suspected Illegal Operations
Of the 18 spa centers searched, eight emerged as suspects for running illegal activities behind commercial fronts. Times of India reported that police found objectionable items and suspected narcotics at some establishments. Authorities seized documents and electronics to determine what activities actually occurred and identify the roles of owners, operators, managers, and facilitators in the scheme.
Complaints From Shopkeepers Sparked the Investigation
The Haryana State Commission for Women had received multiple complaints from local shopkeepers about the spa centers over several months. These complaints prompted the commission to coordinate with Gurugram Police and district administration to plan the raid. Urbana Cres noted that the operation targeted what officials believed was organized criminal activity operating under business cover.
Police Vow Zero Tolerance for Hidden Illegal Operations
Gurugram Police spokesperson Sandeep Turan issued a firm statement following the raid. Times of India reported that Turan said, "Gurugram Police maintains zero tolerance towards organised illegal activities being carried out under the guise of legitimate commercial establishments." ACP Headquarters-I Abhilaksh Joshi supervised the operation and acted as the special police officer under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, 1956.
Ongoing Investigation to Determine Nature of Activities
Police are examining all seized materials to understand what illegal services were being offered and who ran them. The investigation has been assigned to the SHO of Kherki Daula police station for further action. About 30 women and 20 men found at the premises are being questioned and verified, with authorities still working to confirm the ages of the female detainees and their roles in the operation.
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