In a major crackdown on human trafficking, Delhi Police rescued two women from a GB Road brothel and arrested three female handlers who lured victims with fake job promises.
- Two women from West Bengal rescued from Brothel No. 58 on GB Road.
- Three female accused—Gita, Manju, and Paro Khatun—arrested for trafficking.
- Victims were lured with promises of domestic work and employment.
- One victim's 8-year-old son is currently missing and being searched for by police.
The Kamla Market Police Station has dismantled a sinister human trafficking network operating in the notorious GB Road area of Delhi. In a coordinated rescue operation, police liberated two women who had been forced into prostitution after being deceived by agents promising legitimate employment. Three women, identified as the managers of the establishment, have been taken into custody.
The first victim, a 26-year-old woman from West Bengal, had been missing since May 2, 2026. She managed to contact her mother on August 25, pleading for rescue from Brothel No. 58. Investigations revealed that a man named Kalu lured her from a railway station in West Bengal with a job offer, brought her to Delhi, seized her mobile phone, and handed her over to a woman named Gita. After being held in a private residence for a month, she was forced into the sex trade, with her earnings confiscated by Gita and Manju.
The second case is even more harrowing. A 28-year-old woman, fleeing domestic disputes in West Bengal with her 8-year-old son, was manipulated by a woman who offered help. She was brought to New Delhi Railway Station and then to GB Road under the pretext of a cleaning job. When she resisted being forced into prostitution, the traffickers threatened to kill her son. The child was subsequently moved to a hostel by Paro Khatun, and the mother was allowed to see him only once every few months.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that this case highlights a recurring pattern in human trafficking where 'caretakers' are often women themselves, making victims feel a false sense of security. Furthermore, the fact that the accused were already out on bail for a similar 2025 case (FIR 139/25) exposes critical gaps in the judicial monitoring of habitual offenders in trafficking rings.
"The use of children as leverage to coerce mothers into the sex trade is one of the most brutal tactics used by organized trafficking syndicates to ensure silence and compliance."
During the raid, police recovered ₹55,000 in cash, along with registers, tokens, and utility bills, which are being used to map the financial transactions of the syndicate. The victims underwent medical examinations at Lok Nayak Hospital and are currently receiving counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What charges have been filed against the accused?
The accused have been booked under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act (ITPA).
Q2: Has the missing child been found?
No, the police are still actively searching for the 8-year-old boy who was moved to a hostel by the accused.
