SNS Newz
Hyderabad, November 9: In a major operation, Hyderabad’s Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) dismantled an international human trafficking and prostitution racket allegedly run by Bangladeshi nationals in the Lakdi ka pul area. The police raided Hotel Akshaya on Saturday, apprehending two key organizers and a customer, while successfully rescuing three women from various parts of India.
The accused, identified as Saleem Mondal and his wife Maria Inchem, were reportedly managing the illegal operation. According to DCP (Women Safety Wing) D. Kavitha, Saleem was linked with a trafficker named Suman Kumar, also known as Ravi Kumar, who facilitated the smuggling of women from Bangladesh into India for exploitation.
This incident is not isolated; Hyderabad has witnessed a surge in similar cases of international trafficking and prostitution over recent years. Authorities have uncovered multiple rings operated by organized networks involving Bangladeshi nationals. Since 2022, Hyderabad police have reportedly busted over a dozen such trafficking operations across the city, rescuing numerous women and arresting several perpetrators involved in these cross-border syndicates.
During Saturday’s raid, three victims—hailing from Assam, West Bengal, and Manikonda, Hyderabad—were rescued. All have been relocated to a rehabilitation facility where they will receive support and assistance in their recovery.
The Hyderabad police continue to intensify their efforts to dismantle these trafficking networks and safeguard vulnerable individuals, particularly through proactive measures in known hotspots.
