Bhopal Police raided 15 Spa Centers in the city and arrested 68 young men and women. But now it has come to light that two policemen had extorted money from these accused. Both the policemen have been suspended and higher officials are investigating the matter.
By Prashant Pandey
Published Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 09:49:07 AM (IST)
Updated Date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 10:47:08 AM (IST)
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- Action was taken against those caught from the spa centers under the Beating Act.
- He was to be released on bond, but two policemen threatened him.
- Showed fear of being sent to jail and demanded money and extorted money from them.
Navdunia Representative, Bhopal(Spa Center in Bhopal). After six years, Bhopal Police’s swift action against spa centers has started exposing the policemen. The accused were caught by the police during the raid, action was taken against them under PETA (Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act).
According to the information, all the accused were to be released on bond, but constable Khushboo Singh Chandel posted in the women’s police station and constable Sunil Chandel of the crime branch extorted money from the young men and women caught in the spa center by threatening them with going to jail.
Both constables were suspended
After which the higher officials investigated and took suspension action against both the constables. Let us tell you that on Saturday, the Crime Branch had raided 15 spa centers in different areas of the city. In which 68 young men and women were caught, cases against whom were registered in different police stations.
Cash was sent to one and Rs 20 thousand was sent online to the other.
After the raid on Saturday, when the police delayed releasing the accused on bond, the arrested accused started creating ruckus. The accused said that they had given money to constable Khushboo for her release, then why is there a delay in the bail.
When this matter reached the authorities, both the constables were investigated. In which Khushboo and Chandel’s deal was revealed. The accused had given cash to Khushboo and transferred Rs 20,000 to Chandel online.
Investigation of suspected policemen continues
Higher officials are investigating the spa centers operated in various police station areas where unethical activities are going on, regarding police protection. DCP Shraddha Tiwari said that investigation is being done regarding the involvement of policemen in spa centres.
Action has been taken against two constables. In future too, if anyone is found guilty in any way, strict action will be taken against them. At the same time, the police is also engaged in investigation regarding the Mikasho Family Spa Center operating in MP Nagar Zone-2 and the Ugandan girl caught in Panchkarma.
FIR against two spa operators for not giving information about employees
Here, FIR has been registered against the spa operators in MP Nagar police station. This action was taken after the operators did not inform the police about the employees working in the spa centre.
According to the police, Alok Dubey runs a spa center in the area, he had not given information about the employees working in the centre. Besides this, FIR has also been registered against Santosh Kumar and Mayank Verma, the directors of another spa centre.
