Chennai, July 28: In a disturbing incident, the Chennai Police arrested six individuals and detained two others for forcing a 14-year-old girl into prostitution. Shockingly, the girl’s own sister was among those arrested. The victim had moved from Chemmencheri to Paduvanchery to live with her sister, but instead of finding safety, she was subjected to exploitation.

According to India Today, the sister and her mother-in-law coerced the young girl into prostitution, taking her to various locations, including KK Nagar and Chengalpattu. Fortunately, a child welfare committee in Chengalpattu alerted the authorities, leading to the girl’s rescue by a special team from the Selaiyur All Women Police. Prostitution Racket Busted in Chennai: Woman Forces Daughter’s Schoolmates Into Sex Work, Arrested Along With Six Others.

The arrested individuals include Lakshmi, Prakash, Damodharan, Kavita, Karpagam, and Srinivasan. They now face charges related to their heinous actions. Additionally, two more suspects have been detained for questioning as part of the ongoing investigation. This incident sheds light on the vulnerability of young girls and the need for stronger measures to protect them from exploitation. Sex Racket Busted in Navi Mumbai: Prostitution Racket Busted by Police, Autorickshaw Driver Arrested; 8 Women Rescued.

In a separate case earlier this year, seven people were arrested in Chennai for coercing schoolgirls into prostitution. The main accused, K. Nadhiya, cunningly befriended her daughter’s classmates, pretending to teach them beautician courses. Exploiting their economic backgrounds, she lured them into prostitution, involving them with elderly men from Hyderabad and Coimbatore.

Women and Child Helpline Numbers:

Childline India – 1098; Women’s Helpline – 181; National Commission for Women Helpline – 112; National Commission for Women Helpline Against Violence – 7827170170; Police Women / Senior Citizen Helpline – 1091/ 1291; Missing Child and Women – 1094.

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