Prostitution: 20 persons held; 3 women rescued in Ranga Reddy

As many as 20 persons, including some youngsters, were today taken into custody for allegedly indulging in prostitution after police raided a place in Pargi mandal of neighbouring Ranga Reddy district.

Acting on a tip-off, police raided the place located in an agricultural area on Tondapalli outskirts around 12.30 AM today and rescued three women who were brought from Hyderabad, a senior police official said. The persons were playing cards after having liquor, he said. The persons were booked under the Prevention of Immoral Trafficking Act (PITA), Gambling Act and Excise Act while the three girls were sent to a rehabilitation centre, police said