Pune Police Rescue Minor Girl from Alleged Sex Trafficking in Sahakarnagar; Mother Arrested
Pune Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit rescued a minor girl from a residential flat in Sahakarnagar on October 12, 2026, following allegations that her mother was forcing her into prostitution. Police verified the information through a decoy operation before conducting a raid and arresting the woman. A case has been registered at Sahakarnagar Police Station, and further investigation is underway.
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Pune: Pune Police's Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) rescued a minor girl from a residential flat in the Sahakarnagar area after receiving information that she was allegedly being forced into prostitution by her own mother. Police have arrested the woman in connection with the case.
Police Conduct Raid Following Confidential Tip-Off
According to police, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit received confidential information about the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor girl inside a residential housing society in Sahakarnagar.
Acting on the tip-off, police initiated an operation to verify the allegations.
On Monday, October 12, 2026, an undercover decoy customer was sent to the location as part of the investigation.
After verifying the information, a police team raided the flat and rescued the minor girl.
Mother Arrested for Alleged Exploitation
During the operation, police detained the girl's mother on suspicion of forcing her daughter into prostitution.
The woman was subsequently arrested in connection with the alleged exploitation.
Police have registered a case at Sahakarnagar Police Station and initiated further legal proceedings.
Police Investigating Possible Involvement of Others
Investigators are now examining how long the alleged exploitation had been taking place and whether additional individuals were involved.
Police are also working to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged offences.
The identity of the minor girl has been withheld to protect her privacy.