Police raid spas in TN's Namakkal, rescue women from flesh trade

Namakkal (Tamil Nadu), Jun 28 (PTI) At least 18 women were rescued from flesh trade in this district after raids were held in different places including some spas, police said on Saturday.

The raids were conducted in Namakkal Town on Friday by a number of police teams, "targeting multiple spa centres and massage parlours in the area." "During the operation, four establishments were found to be facilitating prostitution under the guise of providing massage services. A total of 18 women were rescued, and four managers were arrested," a police press note said.

This coordinated action was part of an ongoing effort to curb illegal commercial sexual activities being carried out in the name of wellness services, it added. PTI SA KH