Mal Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Racket at Lataguri Resort , Five Arrested

Mal Police Bust Alleged Prostitution Racket at Lataguri Resort , Five Arrested

Mal, Jalpaiguri: An alleged prostitution racket at a private resort in Lataguri was reportedly foiled after Mal Police conducted a raid based on a tip-off and arrested five people.

According to police sources, allegations had been circulating that illegal activities were being carried out at the resort for some time. Following the complaints, police had reportedly been keeping the establishment under surveillance.

Acting on confidential information, Mal Police conducted a raid at the resort on Sunday. The operation was led by Mal Police Station IC Palzar Bhutia, along with personnel from the Kranti Outpost and members of the Duars Express.

Police claimed that five people were caught during the raid in connection with the alleged racket. They were subsequently arrested and taken to the police station for questioning and further legal proceedings.

According to the police, the arrested individuals will be produced before the Jalpaiguri District and Sessions Court on Tuesday.

Police have also stated that continued operations will be conducted at resorts and other establishments to prevent illegal activities, including alleged prostitution-related operations.

The incident has caused a stir in the Lataguri area, while further investigation into the case is underway.