Archive · 2 Aug 2025
Woman Agent Arrested, Victim Rescued in Thane Human Trafficking Case
Police in Thane got a secret tip about a woman trying to get another woman into prostitution.
They set a trap near Shahad Station Road.
When the woman agent showed up with the other woman, the police caught her right away and saved the victim.
The agent is now in trouble with the law.
The police are still looking into the case to find out more.
Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) in Thane arrested a woman agent.
Police received a tip-off about alleged trafficking near Shahad Station Road.
A trap was set, and the agent was caught with a potential victim.
The victim was rescued, and the agent was taken into custody.
An FIR was filed under the BNS and Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act.
- Who
- The Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC) of Thane Police, the woman agent, and the victim.
- What
- The arrest of a woman agent and rescue of a potential victim.
- When
- July 31 (tip-off received)
- Where
- Shahad Station Road, Thane, near the Campus Corner building.
- Why
- To stop human trafficking activities.
- Agency
- Anti-Human Trafficking Cell (AHTC)
- Location
- Shahad Station Road, Thane
- Charges
- Section 143(1) BNS and Sections 4 & 5 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act
- Victim Status
- Rescued and sent to an observation home
- Agent Status
- In Police Custody