1 week ago

Visakhapatnam Police Tighten Oversight of Spa and Massage Centres

Visakhapatnam police inspected many spa and massage centres across the city.

They wanted to make sure the centres were safe and following the law.

Fifty-four police teams took part in the inspections.

Officers checked licences, fire safety, cleanliness, staff training and customer records.

They found rule violations at several centres.

At one spa in Chinna Gantyada, police reported signs of prostitution.

Four women and three men were taken to the Gajuwaka police station for further legal action.

Police said inspections will continue regularly and unlawful centres will face action.

Key facts

Location: Visakhapatnam, including Chinna Gantyada in Gajuwaka
Police teams deployed: 54 dedicated teams
Inspection focus: Licences, fire safety, hygiene, staff qualifications, customer records and compliance
Violations found: Several centres had lapses involving statutory licences, permissions and prescribed rules
Reported incident: Police reported suspicious activity indicating signs of prostitution at an Ayurvedic Thai Spa
People handed over: Four women and three men were handed over to Gajuwaka police
Future action: Regular inspections are planned, with strict legal action for violations or unlawful activities

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago