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CID Joins Probe After Woman Dies Fleeing Pune Spa Raid

A case under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act has been registered.

Overview

  • Pune City police raided Roots Spa in Viman Nagar following specific inputs about suspected prostitution.
  • A woman died after jumping from a window during the operation, and manager Hussain Sheikh was injured with reports differing on whether he is stable or in intensive care.
  • Officials said multiple women were rescued from the premises and the spa operator faces action under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act.
  • Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and other evidence while working to establish the deceased woman’s identity and contact her family.
  • A Maharashtra CID team visited the site as police completed the post-mortem and inquest, and the woman’s husband filed an application seeking a detailed inquiry.